Manama, The “Dawn of Storms 26” tactical naval drill has kicked off at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).

The military exercise, which will run until May 19, is conducted by the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) with the participation of units and branches of the BDF, the Coast Guards at the Interior Ministry, and the National Guard.

The drill is part of the “Dawn of Storms” series of exercises being carried out within the framework of well-defined programmes aimed at training, grooming and boosting the competence of all participants in the exercise.

The drill consists in preparing and planning for maritime combat operations to boost readiness. It also includes training operations on command and control procedures.

Source: Bahrain News Agency