Royal Saudi Naval Forces and US Marines take part in joint exercises - in pictures

The mixed military exercise was held to strengthen military co-operation between Washington and Riyadh

Royal Saudi Naval Forces and US Marines this week completed a mixed exercise at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah. SPA

The mixed military exercise was held to strengthen military co-operation between the US and Saudi Arabia. SPA

Royal Saudi Naval Forces and US Marines used the Jeddah exercises to improve maritime security in the region. SPA

The manoeuvres are intended to develop the two forces' regional capabilities. SPA

Royal Saudi Naval Forces and US Marines during exercise manoeuvres in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. SPA

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