The statement said that the one-day military drill included exercises with artillery and naval missile in addition to medical supply and evacuation and monitoring of above-the-horizon targets with helicopters. The exercises came as part of Qatar's commitment to peace and security in the region and the fight against terrorism and extremism, the statement added.
The Ministry of Defence's Directorate of Moral Guidance on Wednesday announced that two US Navy vessels had arrived at Hamad Port to participate in a joint exercise with the Qatari Emiri Navy.
Qatari Navy Chief Co-ordinator Mohamed Dasmal al-Kuwari (cetnre), Jon Anderson (right) and Benjamin Davni of the US Navy are seen on a vessel during a joint military exercise between Qatar and the US navy, in Doha, on June 16.
Qatari Emiri Navy has conducted a joint exercise with the US Navy, with the participation of nine units and three private naval teams from both sides, the Ministry of Defence's Directorate of Moral Guidance said in a statement late Friday.