His Majesty King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, and leaders of a number of friendly countries attended on Monday exercises marking the conclusion of the Joint Gulf Shield 1 military drill, conducted at Samet Field in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Monday’s exercises included a simulated counteroffensive using fighter jets, attack helicopters, and various military equipment.

They also featured a naval attack scenario.

Accompanying King Abdullah, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat, and Adviser to His Majesty and Director of the Office of His Majesty Manar Dabbas were also in attendance.

The month-long Joint Gulf Shield 1 military drill was conducted with the participation of units from the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), as well as military troops from 24 countries.

The drill, the largest in the region, was aimed at enhancing the capacities of participating forces and modernising their security and military measures, while bolstering coordination and cooperation.

The exercises also covered joint tactical and strategic planning, and anti-terrorism operations.

The JAF’s participation was aimed at building the capacities of its units and benefiting from the expertise of other participating forces.