Israel hosting 'largest, most advanced aerial exercise ever'
Oct 21, 2021 19:27:20 GMT -5
Post by shalom on Oct 21, 2021 19:27:20 GMT -5
Israel hosting 'largest, most advanced aerial exercise ever'
The "Blue Flag" aerial exercise, which includes troops from Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece, and the United States, "is groundbreaking in terms of technology, quality of training, and the number of participating nations," Air Force chief says.
By ILH Staff and i24NEWS Published on 10-20-2021 12:25 Last modified: 10-20-2021 12:25
Israel hosting 'largest, most advanced aerial exercise ever'
The first "Blue Flag" exercise took place in November 2013 and has been held on a biennial basis since then | File photo: Yehuda Ben Itach
The Israeli Air Force is currently hosting a multinational military aviation exercise described as "Israel's largest and most advanced aerial exercise ever."
The "Blue Flag' aerial exercise took off on Sunday at Uvda Air Force Base in southern Israel and is scheduled to last for two weeks until October 28.
Seven air forces from around the world are participating: Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece and the United States.
According to the Israeli military, the event marks the first deployment of a British fighter squadron in Israel since the establishment of the country, as well as the first deployments in Israel of an Indian "Mirage" fighter squadron and French "Rafale" fighter squadron.
"This exercise is groundbreaking in terms of technology, quality of training, and the number of participating nations," IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin said in a statement. "It illustrates the partnership and strong bond between the nation's air forces and acts as a stepping-stone toward regional and international cooperation."
The first "Blue Flag" exercise took place in November 2013 and has been held on a biennial basis since then.
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The "Blue Flag" aerial exercise, which includes troops from Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece, and the United States, "is groundbreaking in terms of technology, quality of training, and the number of participating nations," Air Force chief says.
By ILH Staff and i24NEWS Published on 10-20-2021 12:25 Last modified: 10-20-2021 12:25
Israel hosting 'largest, most advanced aerial exercise ever'
The first "Blue Flag" exercise took place in November 2013 and has been held on a biennial basis since then | File photo: Yehuda Ben Itach
The Israeli Air Force is currently hosting a multinational military aviation exercise described as "Israel's largest and most advanced aerial exercise ever."
The "Blue Flag' aerial exercise took off on Sunday at Uvda Air Force Base in southern Israel and is scheduled to last for two weeks until October 28.
Seven air forces from around the world are participating: Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece and the United States.
According to the Israeli military, the event marks the first deployment of a British fighter squadron in Israel since the establishment of the country, as well as the first deployments in Israel of an Indian "Mirage" fighter squadron and French "Rafale" fighter squadron.
"This exercise is groundbreaking in terms of technology, quality of training, and the number of participating nations," IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin said in a statement. "It illustrates the partnership and strong bond between the nation's air forces and acts as a stepping-stone toward regional and international cooperation."
The first "Blue Flag" exercise took place in November 2013 and has been held on a biennial basis since then.
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