Pictures: Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill continues

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.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

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.

Logistics operations were carried out to support the transported forces.

The military drill will run until January 14, Friday.

Air, sea and land units are taking part in the exercise.

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

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