The Basic Liaison Drill 2012, organised by Bahrain Defence Force, will commence on Sunday with an unprecedented participation of 100 jet-fighters from ten sisterly and friendly countries.
The military exercise is part of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) training schemes in collaboration with other countries to maintain security and stability of the Gulf region.
This type of drills aims to enhance the competence of pilots and technicians in air forces as well as support and manoeuvre units.
This year’s drill is considered the biggest ever since 1988. RBAF held a preparatory meeting with representatives of participating countries which are the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, the USA and the host country Bahrain.
Preparations for the military exercise were reviewed alongside the combat readiness aspired to be achieved through the drill.
The BDF stressed resolve to continue upgrading its weaponry and its affiliates’ capabilities according to international standards and in line with the continuous directives of the BDF General Command officials, including mainly BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshall Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.