Manama: The Falcon Eye/3 military drill was held under the patronage of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). The exercise showcased the military's advanced planning and execution capabilities.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Commander-in-Chief listened to a briefing delivered by Brigadier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the exercise commander. Major Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Khalifa then presented an overview of the exercise stages, followed by operational orders issued by a number of participating officers.
The Commander-in-Chief commended the conduct of the exercise phases, highlighting the high level of combat professionalism demonstrated. He noted that the exercise achieved its objectives through effective coordination and synergy among the participating forces. These efforts are aimed at strengthening military competence and enhancing combat readiness in line with structured training and qualification programmes.
Emphasising the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, the Commander-in-Chief stated that the BDF continues to advance its training plans across all branches and units.
The Commander-in-Chief expressed pride in the performance of the participants from various BDF branches and units in the Falcon Eye/3 drill, praising their dedication and determination to perform their duties to the highest standards.