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US, UAE conclude 'Iron Union 6' joint military drills
Wargames conducted within framework of UAE's 'Iron Claw' military exercise program
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29.01.2018 - Update : 30.01.2018
Ankara
By Ahmed al-Masri and Mehmet Nuri Ucar
ABU DHABI
The U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday wrapped up a two-week joint military exercise, according to local media reports.
The UAE’s official WAM news agency reported that the “Iron Union 6” wargames, which began on Jan. 14, were aimed at improving both sides’ combat readiness and strengthening relations between the two participant countries.
The drills, which were conducted within the framework of the UAE’s “Iron Claw” exercise program, reportedly involved ground forces from both sides.
Last September, the UAE -- a close regional ally of Washington -- hosted similar joint exercises (“Iron Union 5”) with visiting U.S. forces.
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