Abu Dhabi, Rabi'I 13, 1438, Dec 12, 2016, SPA -- A joint military exercise by the UAE and the US land forces began on Monday in Abu Dhabi. Code named "Iron Claw 2," the training is part of the military exercises the UAE Armed Forces are undergoing throughout the year, aiming to enhance combat capability, gain more field experience and understand military doctrines. The drill also aims to increase joint operational co-ordination and maintain the one-team spirit under a common strategy to raise combat readiness and handle different types of sophisticated weapons and equipment for operational purpose. --SPA 18:33 LOCAL TIME 15:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w288951