US Naval Forces Central Command participates in Oman-led exercise Khanjar Haad 26 US Naval Forces Central Command participates in Oman-led exercise Khanjar Haad 26 Monday, 08 March 2021 10:12 According to information published by U.S. Department of Defence on March 7, 2021, the Royal Navy of Oman, Royal Air Force of Oman, United Kingdom Royal Navy, France Marine Nationale and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) participated in exercise Khanjar Haad 26, Feb 21-25. (Picture source: US Department of Defence) The annual Oman-led surface, air and mine countermeasures multilateral exercise is designed to strengthen capabilities in underwater diving, searching, mine identification, demolition and maritime explosive ordnance disposal operations.