RIYADH - The mixed bilateral naval exercise "Blue Defender - 21" between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the US Navy in the Western Fleet was launched today, Sunday, in the presence of the Assistant Commander of the Western Fleet, commander of the exercise, Rear Admiral Mansour bin Saud Al-Juaid, and Naval Colonel Daniel Bailey of the US Navy. .

The exercise commander explained that the maneuvers, which will last for ten days, aim to strengthen relations and military cooperation, raise the level of combat readiness and readiness between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the US Navy, and exchange experiences in the field of port protection, removing mines on land and under water, in addition to: Contribute to the development of security capabilities by protecting and safety of the seas and regional and international waterways, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.