JEDDAH, 04 June 2022, (TON): The Red Wave 5 of the Western Fleet, implemented by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, has concluded off the Saudi Red Sea coast of Jeddah.

Countries bordering the Red Sea, including Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti and Yemen, all participated in the joint naval exercise, which was also attended by observers from Somalia.

The Royal Saudi Land Forces, the Royal Saudi Air Force and naval units of the Saudi Border Guards also took part in the exercise.

Yahya bin Mohammed Al-Asiri, who led the drill, said “Red Wave 5 maneuver witnessed the implementation of a number of combat trainings, including the clearance of fortified sites, intrusion and live fire shooting in support of combat aircraft and helicopters to carry out tactical tasks aiming to achieve the joint task principle.”

He said “the drill is to enhance military cooperation, unify concepts, raise combat preparedness and exchange experience that would contribute to upgrading the security abilities to protect the seas and regional and international water passages and guarantee maritime navigation in the Red Sea.”