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Arab News
10 hours ago
- Science
- Arab News
Jordan, US forces launch ‘Dragon Eye' field drill to counter WMD threats
AMMAN: The Jordanian army on Sunday launched its 'Dragon Eye' field exercise at the Chemical Support Group of the Royal Engineering Corps, the Jordan News Agency reported. The drill is being held in cooperation with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy, under the Jordan-US program to counter weapons of mass destruction, JNA added. According to a Jordanian army statement, the exercise aims to strengthen national response to nuclear and radiological incidents, identify gaps in security systems, and improve procedures for handling unconventional threats. It also seeks to enhance coordination and interoperability between Jordanian and US forces. The drill included field scenarios simulating nuclear and radiological threats, designed to build practical skills and facilitate the exchange of technical expertise among participants. The army said the exercise reflects its commitment to boosting operational readiness, keeping pace with scientific and technological developments, and contributing to national, regional, and international security.
Ammon
18 hours ago
- Science
- Ammon
JAF, US launch "Dragon Eye" drill on WMD response
Ammon News - The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Sunday launched the "Dragon Eye" field drill at the Chemical Support Group of the Royal Engineering Corps. According to a JAF statement, the exercise is conducted in cooperation with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy, under the Jordan-US program to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The exercise is designed to enhance national response to nuclear and radiological incidents, identify strengths and gaps in security systems, bolster JAF's ability to deal with unconventional threats, and improve procedures for handling WMD threats. It also seeks to raise level of joint coordination and interoperability between Jordanian and US forces in field training and operational practice. The drill featured multiple field scenarios simulating nuclear and radiological threats, aimed at building participants' practical skills and facilitating technical knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
