BDF participates in (Arab Shield 1) drill

Cairo, Nov. 8 (BNA): Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) is taking part in the "Arab Shield 1" joint drill which is held in Egypt till November 16 at Mohammed Najib Military Base and the joint air and naval training zones in the Mediterranean Sea. The exercise is considered as one of the biggest joint Arab manoeuvres in the region with the participation of 8 Arab countries with forces and monitors to carry out joint land, naval and air military exercises.  The participating forces are from Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan and other countries taking part as monitors. The drill aims to boost military cooperation between the armed forces of brotherly countries to unify concepts, exchange experiences and boost the combat readiness.