Abu Dhabi, UAE–A joint Oman-UAE military exercise codenamed “Cooperation-3” began in Oman on Monday.
The 11-day drill, which concludes on February 16, 2023, saw the participation of a force from Muscat Regiment, Infantry Bridge (23) of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), and its support divisions, as well as aircraft from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) and vessels from the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).
The joint military training exercise is part of the cooperation, coordination and exchange of expertise between the involving the UAE and the Sultanate.
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The exercise, which will end on 16th February, 2023, is being held under the framework of joint Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) action and aims to improve the military capacities of its participants.
It also underscores the historical ties between the UAE and Oman, which embody the cohesion of the GCC, and aims to capitalise on their expertise, as well as unify concepts in modern military theories and tactics, and enhance the individual and collective skills of its participants.