GULF OF AQABA (Sep. 8, 2020) The Royal Jordanian Navy practices maritime interdiction operations with the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), in the Gulf of Aqaba during Exercise Infinite Defender 20, Sept. 8. The Royal Jordanian Navy practices maritime interdiction operations with a MH-60R Sikorsky Seahawk helicopter, with the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 49, attached to Commander, Task Force 52, during Exercise Infinite Defender 20 in the Gulf of Aqaba, Sept. 8. ID 20 is a bilateral maritime infrastructure protection (MIP), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) exercise between the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort)