US kicks off multi-nation military drill in Jordan

‘The US and Jordan have kicked off the annual “Eager Lion” military exercises with some 7,400 troops from over 20 nations.
The drills are aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations in the face of terrorism threats in the region, US and Jordanian officials said Sunday.
“Joint efforts and coordination and the exchange of expertise… are needed at the time when the region is facing the threat of terrorism,” said Jordanian Brigadier General Khalid al-Shara, who commands the exercises.
Border security, cyber defense, and “command and control” mission were some of the operations included in the maneuvers.
US Major General Bill Hickman, deputy commanding general for the American army in the region, said this year’s drills were “the largest and most complex to date.”’
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