Jordan, US forces launch ‘Dragon Eye’ field drill to counter WMD threats

The Jordanian army on Sunday launched its “Dragon Eye” field exercise at the Chemical Support Group of the Royal Engineering Corps. (Jordan News Agency)
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  • The drill is being held in cooperation with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy

AMMAN: The Jordanian army on Sunday launched its “Dragon Eye” field exercise at the Chemical Support Group of the Royal Engineering Corps, the Jordan News Agency reported.

The drill is being held in cooperation with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy, under the Jordan-US program to counter weapons of mass destruction, JNA added.

According to a Jordanian army statement, the exercise aims to strengthen national response to nuclear and radiological incidents, identify gaps in security systems, and improve procedures for handling unconventional threats.

It also seeks to enhance coordination and interoperability between Jordanian and US forces.

The drill included field scenarios simulating nuclear and radiological threats, designed to build practical skills and facilitate the exchange of technical expertise among participants.

The army said the exercise reflects its commitment to boosting operational readiness, keeping pace with scientific and technological developments, and contributing to national, regional, and international security.