• Jordanian and American tanks take part in the ‘Eager Lion’ multinational military manoeuvres in the Al Zarqa region. AFP
    Jordanian and American tanks take part in the ‘Eager Lion’ multinational military manoeuvres in the Al Zarqa region. AFP
  • The US, Jordan and 28 nations are participating in this year’s in the exercise, representing one of the largest military drills in the region. Reuters
    The US, Jordan and 28 nations are participating in this year’s in the exercise, representing one of the largest military drills in the region. Reuters
  • The aim is to exchange military expertise and improve operability among participating nations. AFP
    The aim is to exchange military expertise and improve operability among participating nations. AFP
  • US tanks in action in Al Zarqa governorate, about 85km north-east of Amman. AFP
    US tanks in action in Al Zarqa governorate, about 85km north-east of Amman. AFP
  • British soldiers take part in the drills. AFP
    British soldiers take part in the drills. AFP
  • A Black Hawk helicopter flies over the site. AFP
    A Black Hawk helicopter flies over the site. AFP
  • Soldiers take part in target practice. AFP
    Soldiers take part in target practice. AFP
  • A US helicopter fires unguided rockets. AFP
    A US helicopter fires unguided rockets. AFP
  • Communication plays a major role in such military drills. AFP
    Communication plays a major role in such military drills. AFP
  • Black Hawk Jordanian helicopters in formation. AFP
    Black Hawk Jordanian helicopters in formation. AFP

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Jordan hosts 'Eager Lion' military drill – in pictures

Servicemen from more than 25 countries take part in the exercise

The National

September 15, 2022

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Updated: June 19, 2023, 12:10 PM
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