• UAE troops take part in the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Defence said the exercise will continue until Friday and aims to boost combat readiness. Reuters
    UAE troops take part in the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Defence said the exercise will continue until Friday and aims to boost combat readiness. Reuters
  • Air, sea and land units are taking part in the drill. Reuters
    Air, sea and land units are taking part in the drill. Reuters
  • The military exercise is part of a series of operational drills scheduled for this year. Reuters
    The military exercise is part of a series of operational drills scheduled for this year. Reuters
  • The exercise started on Saturday and aims to ensure the readiness of the Armed Forces. It will continue until January 14. Reuters
    The exercise started on Saturday and aims to ensure the readiness of the Armed Forces. It will continue until January 14. Reuters
  • UAE troops in action. Wam
    UAE troops in action. Wam
  • Land, sea and air units took part. Reuters
    Land, sea and air units took part. Reuters
  • UAE soldiers are put through their paces. Reuters
    UAE soldiers are put through their paces. Reuters
  • An Emirati solider in action. Reuters
    An Emirati solider in action. Reuters
  • Soldiers test their marksmanship on a beach. Reuters
    Soldiers test their marksmanship on a beach. Reuters
  • Air units also took part in the exercise. Wam
    Air units also took part in the exercise. Wam
  • A dramatic moment during the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill. Wam
    A dramatic moment during the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill. Wam
  • Maj Gen Saleh Al Ameri, commander of joint operations, said: 'We are proud of the country’s achievements achieved in the military field over 50 years, in times of peace and war.' Wam
    Maj Gen Saleh Al Ameri, commander of joint operations, said: 'We are proud of the country’s achievements achieved in the military field over 50 years, in times of peace and war.' Wam

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Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill - in pictures

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

The National

January 12, 2022

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Updated: January 12, 2022, 11:28 AM
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