The exercises were held to help bolster naval cooperation between the three forces DUBAI: Kuwait’s navy conducted joint drills in the Arabian Gulf with Iraq’s navy and units from the US’ Fifth Fleet on Monday. The exercises were held to help bolster naval cooperation between the three forces, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement published by the state news agency, KUNA. The ministry said the mock battles were designed to enhance the forces’ control capabilities and naval security operation, and unify relevant military concepts. The exercise was organized as part of a joint cooperation accord, which affirms their commitment to safeguard regional waters.