• King Abdullah II on Monday joined Jordan's armed forces in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers. All photos: Jordan News Agency
    King Abdullah II on Monday joined Jordan's armed forces in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers. All photos: Jordan News Agency
  • Upon arrival at the location of the drill, the king was received by Maj Gen Yousef Hneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.
    Upon arrival at the location of the drill, the king was received by Maj Gen Yousef Hneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.
  • The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and how to deal with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for the country's Border Guards unit.
    The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and how to deal with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for the country's Border Guards unit.
  • It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.
    It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.
  • The king commended the high level of co-ordination and professionalism shown by the military and air force, and expressed pride in their advanced level of preparations.
    The king commended the high level of co-ordination and professionalism shown by the military and air force, and expressed pride in their advanced level of preparations.

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Jordan's King Abdullah II takes part in special forces exercise - in pictures

Night Hawk drill was part of preparations for fortify Jordan's borders and keep out terrorists and smugglers

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February 22, 2022

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