Bahrain Mirror: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), represented by the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF), conducted on Tuesday (September 26, 2017) a live ammunition firing exercise.

RBNF Commander, Rear Admiral Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, attended the drill, held as part of RBNF's training programs aimed at training, rehabilitating and enhancing the efficiency of its personnel while preparing and planning for marine combat operations.

According to an official statement, the firing began on targets set within the range of defensive positions. RBNF's systems and weapons monitored the targets and carried out live ammunition. All targets were hit directly and accurately using the latest advanced combat weapons and naval techniques. The exercise aims to increase the effectiveness of the Royal Bahraini Naval Force in various combat situations and upgrade the competence of its affiliates, as part of the development and modernization strategy implemented by the BDF in the naval field to create a solid military ground for the protection of maritime borders and combat terrorism, mines, infiltration and vandalism.

The drill is within a series of exercises held by the RBNF to hone the skills of its personnel and train them on tactical and operational work, as well as to consolidate the concepts of joint action with various weapons of the Bahrain Defence Force.

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