Pictures: Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill continues

The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022

Published: January 11, 2022 14:39 WAM and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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The 'Joint Emirates Shield / 50' military drill, launched by the Ministry of Defence on January 8th, continued today west of the Maritime Theater of the UAE. Image Credit: WAM

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The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022 and aims to boost the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces' significant units. Image Credit: WAM

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Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Mujren Al Ameri, Commander of the Joint Operations, said: "This exercise is a true translation of the advanced level notched by the UAE Armed Forces in terms of their air, ground, and sea-based capabilities, to protect the nation's gains and potential in various operational environments. Image Credit: WAM

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"We are proud of the country's achievements achieved in the military field over fifty years in times of peace and war. We bet on our military capabilities, which have become the focus of attention and appreciation of the world, thanks to the directives and unswerving follow-up by the UAE wise leadership." Image Credit: WAM

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The organisation of the "Joint Emirates Shield / 50" is aimed to consolidate the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces' to defend the land, naval and air borders of the UAE against any dangers or future challenges under all circumstances and at all times. Image Credit: WAM

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The fourth day of the exercise today saw simultaneous and successive large-scale air-borne transportation operations for ground and Presidential Guard forces toward set targets. Image Credit: WAM

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Logistics operations were carried out to support the transported forces. Image Credit: WAM

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The military drill will run until January 14, Friday. Image Credit: WAM

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Air, sea and land units are taking part in the exercise. Image Credit: WAM

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UAE Armed Forces perform the joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill west of the Maritime Theatre in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Reuters

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UAE Armed Forces perform the joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill west of the Maritime Theatre in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Reuters

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