Special Royal Guard Lions/ 3 exercise concluded Thursday with the participation of the Royal Guard of Bahrain, at Royal Guard Special School in Amman, Jordan.

The drill featured combative shooting activities engaging various types of light and medium weapons and techniques to use and handle drone operations in all terrains.

The event also aimed to exchange expertise and develop skills in the fields of close security and protection missions, and train sniper and rapid intervention teams to grasp various shooting techniques.

Launched about 3 years ago, the exercise is implemented annually, reflecting the “deep” relations of the two countries’ armies, Petra news agency reported.

In another development, Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Ahmad Al-Hunaiti received French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison at the General Command headquarters on Thursday.

The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation in the military and defense fields, as well as regional developments of mutual concern.

The meeting focused on strengthening joint coordination and enhancing defense ties between the two countries.

Also present were several Senior Officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces and the French Military Attaché in Amman.