Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Saudi Naval Forces are taking part in the joint naval-air exercise titled "Medusa 13" in Greece, along with forces from the host country, as well as from Egypt, France and Cyprus.

The exercise Commander Col. Fahd Al-Otaibi, the Saudi Naval commander, said that the exercise aims to build alliances and joint security cooperation to enhance naval security. It also focuses on managing and executing joint combat missions using modern weapons, coordinating between units to combat non-traditional maritime threats, and exchanging expertise in securing the theatre of operations against threats.

He said that the participation of the Saudi Naval Forces includes various units from the Special Naval Security Units, Marine Infantry, His Majesty's ships, and Naval Aviation. The exercise will take place on the Greek island of Crete and in operational areas in the Mediterranean Sea. It will involve military operations, information operations, an amphibious assault, and civilian evacuation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.