The joint naval exercise “Blue Sword-4”, conducted by the Royal Saudi Naval Force and their counterparts from the People’s Republic of China, concluded in Jubail.

The exercise included several scenarios and field drills, comprising combat in built-up areas, patrol, raid and ambush operations, counter-terrorism measures, and a scenario for the recovery of crews and hostages, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

It also featured underwater mine detection and disposal operations, rope descent exercises involving “Super Puma” helicopters, as well as live-fire training with light weapons, sniper shooting, and tactical firing exercises.

The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two sides and to exchange expertise to raise combat readiness, as well as to develop capabilities in maritime counter-terrorism, maritime piracy suppression, naval mine clearance, and countering tactical unmanned aerial systems.