The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) commenced its annual naval exercise, Sea Lion 2026, on Sunday at the Said bin Sultan Naval Base located in the Wilayat of Al Musannah. The exercise is scheduled to continue through October 29.
Sea Lion 2026 aims to enhance the combat capabilities of participating personnel and improve their readiness and preparedness levels. The training programme includes a series of comprehensive drills and simulations designed to replicate various operational scenarios that the naval forces may encounter.
The exercise serves as a key component of the Royal Navy of Oman’s yearly training agenda, supporting its mission to maintain a high state of operational readiness across its fleet and personnel. The Royal Navy emphasizes the importance of these exercises in fulfilling the national security objectives assigned to the naval force.