Amman, Aug. 17 (Petra) – The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Sunday launched the “Dragon Eye” field drill at the Chemical Support Group of the Royal Engineering Corps.

According to a JAF statement, the exercise is conducted in cooperation with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy, under the Jordan-US program to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

The exercise is designed to enhance national response to nuclear and radiological incidents, identify strengths and gaps in security systems, bolster JAF’s ability to deal with unconventional threats, and improve procedures for handling WMD threats. It also seeks to raise level of joint coordination and interoperability between Jordanian and US forces in field training and operational practice.

The drill featured multiple field scenarios simulating nuclear and radiological threats, aimed at building participants’ practical skills and facilitating technical knowledge exchange among stakeholders.

The exercise reflects JAF’s commitment to keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements, boosting operational readiness, and contributing to national, regional, and international security.

//Petra// NQ
17/08/2025 15:26:43