US and UAE to conduct joint military exercise in Abu Dhabi

The exercise - code-named Iron Union 5 - will begin on Saturday

The US and UAE's ground forces will begin a joint military exercise in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, as part of efforts to consolidate their bilateral relations and exchange training and military expertise.

Code-named Iron Union 5, the drill is an extension of a series of Iron Claw exercises, which the UAE organises with friendly countries to exchange and develop their skills according to the latest advanced military systems.

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The exercise aims to upgrade and boost the readiness of the UAE's armed forces and to allow both armies to promote their international co-operation in joint military operations, reported state news agency Wam.

Updated: September 16, 2017, 6:24 AM