Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

U.S., Saudi Forces Launch Joint Military Drills


(MENAFN) The United States and Saudi Arabia initiated joint military exercises at California's Fort Irwin base, the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced.

In a Wednesday evening statement, the ministry outlined that the Quincy-1 drills focus on "enhance operational readiness, exchange expertise, and strengthen integration in conducting joint operations across various combat environments."

Details regarding exercise duration and troop deployment numbers remain undisclosed by the ministry.

Fort Irwin National Training Center serves as a critical US military preparation facility, covering approximately 3,108 square kilometers (1,200 square miles) within California's Mojave Desert region.

Strategic cooperation expands
The bilateral exercises mark a significant development in US-Saudi defense collaboration, utilizing one of America's premier combat training grounds for joint operational development.

The training center's vast desert terrain provides realistic conditions for military forces to refine tactics and interoperability across diverse battlefield scenarios.

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