Amman, Nov 10 (Petra) – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Huneiti, on Monday joined a tactical exercise by the 90th Mechanized Brigade (Martyr King Abdullah I Brigade), a unit of the Eastern Military Zone, at designated training fields.

Huneiti was briefed by the zone's commander and officers on the objectives and operational scenarios of the drill, dubbed "Neighing of the Warhorses", part of combat training to address challenges in border areas.

It featured defensive scenarios of a battle using light and medium weapons, anti-tank weapons, mortars, reconnaissance and attack drones, as well as engineering demolition operations.

The drill aimed to test the combat readiness of units and their capacity to plan and execute operations in conventional and unconventional warfare. It also assessed the effectiveness of support weapons in the field, the capacity to utilize and develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and conduct information and psychological operations as well as dealing with electronic jamming.

Towards the end of exercise, the army chief met with participating troops and senior officers of the Jordan Armed Forces. He conveyed to them the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, commending their outstanding efforts, morale and discipline.

//Petra//SS