Oman prepares for joint army exercise with UK

The Sultanate of Oman is preparing for a joint military exercise dubbed “Saif Sareea 3” (Swift Sword-3) in collaboration with the British armed forces in the Arabian Gulf later this year.

On Sunday, Oman’s Minister of the Royal Office, General Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Numani discussed with British Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East, Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, the details of the exercise which is taking place for the third consecutive year; the Oman News Agency reported.

According to the agency, the exercise will take place in October.

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Oman said in a previous statement that units from the Sultan’s Armed Forces, the Royal Air Force of Oman and the Royal Navy of Oman and their British counterparts will participate in the exercise.

As part of the preparations for the exercise, a UK vessel carrying on board military equipment that will be used in the exercise will arrive in Oman’s Duqm Port.

According to the Oman News Agency “the exercise aims to exchange combat and logistical expertise in the field of joint military operations, through the use of modern methods, weapons and coordination mechanisms, which contribute to enhancing the military capabilities and maintaining the readiness and operational efficiency of the armed forces of the two friendly countries.”