The goal of the exercise was to boost international military cooperation through joint operations training, including missile air defense and counterterrorism tactics.

Major General Adel Al-Balawi, head of the Armed Forces Training and Development Authority, highlighted the importance of experience-sharing and joint operational planning.

The exercise also focused on border security operations and crisis management to enhance the capabilities of military units.

The Saudi Armed Forces are participating in the "Eager Lion 2024" military exercise with various field operations.

These exercises include hostage liberation, vehicle and tank defense and attacks, cyber operations, and strategic information and communications operations.

The Saudi forces are contributing with actual troops, planning officers, and observer officers.

The Chief of General Staff represents the Joint Saudi Forces and its branches: land, air, sea, and air defense forces.