The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that they have launched a two-week military exercise with Jordan and 28 other countries.
“The United States, Jordan and 28 other countries launched the two-week ‘Eager Lion’ exercise in Jordan today. The exercise, to be held from September 4 to 15, represents one of the largest military exercises in the region,” the statement on CENTCOM’s website said. expressions were used.
In the statement, it was stated that the aim of the exercise was to “exchange military expertise and improve interoperability between partner countries”.
The military exercise, which was held for the 10th time this year, included “long-range bombing, defense against cyber threats from imaginary enemies, inter-agency communication and coordination, development of counter-terrorism skills, integrated air and missile defense synchronization, advanced competencies for maritime and border security, disaster response. and humanitarian aid”, in the statement, which was shared in the multilateral training exercise postponed in 2021 due to the Kovid-19 outbreak, USAIt was noted that in addition to 1700 members of the Armed Forces of Turkey and 2,200 of Jordan’s armed forces, 591 coalition personnel from 28 other countries took part as participants or observers.
The exercise is considered the most important event of the US military relationship with the Jordanian Armed Forces, one of the most powerful and reliable partners of the US Central Command in the region.
In the meantime, the following statements were made by Major General Steven J. deMilliano, USA, Exercise and Training Director:
“Eager Lion is a multifaceted event that demonstrates our commitment to partnerships and responsive joint forces operating in complex environments that do not offer easy victories or quick wins.”