RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, represented by the Eastern Fleet, concluded the joint naval exercise “Tasaddi 5” (Arabic for “Interception 5”) with the participation of the Interior Ministry, represented by border guards in the Eastern Province, and the Energy Ministry, represented by Saudi Aramco and Aramco Gulf Operations. The exercise, which kicked off at the King Abdulaziz Naval Base in Jubail, aims to protect maritime routes and address threats to petroleum installations, as well as safeguard freedom of navigation and promote joint action among the participating units. It included lectures, scenarios and training on handling floating mines, defending vital installations and oil fields and dealing with drone ships and unmanned aircraft.