24 countries to take part in Jordan wargames


18-05-2014 10:23 PM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - More than 13,000 soldiers from 24 countries are to take part in the annual “Eager Lion” military exercise in Jordan, state news agency Petra said Sunday , AFP reported.

It said “ground, air and naval forces comprising a total of more than 13,000 soldiers” are to be deployed during the May 25-June 10 wargames, with “around 24 countries” taking part.

The manoeuvres are “aimed at tackling terrorism and insurrection” and to prepare armies to “develop their capacity to plan and carry out joint operations,” the agency added.




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