Washington – The air forces of the United States, Greece, and Israel concluded a large-scale joint drill earlier this week over the Mediterranean.
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Following the collapse of the close defense relationship with Turkey, Israel and Greece have stepped up military cooperation, including joint maneuvers.
The US military released a video of the drill which was obtained by Channel 2’s online news portal MAKO.
The air force teams practiced complex operations while simulating various scenarios, among them the need for long-range attack raids.
The drills are considered significant in maintaining aerial capabilities that are considered vital for exerting Western influence over the Mediterranean basin.