November 30, 2022
A Series of Joint Aerial Exercises Between the IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces
The IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces have completed a series of joint exercises that simulated various scenarios in the face of emerging regional threats.
After joint planning, the exercise began yesterday (Tuesday) with joint flights, which included four IAF F-35i “Adir” aircraft that accompanied four American F-15 fighter jets through Israel’s skies.
Today (Wednesday), an American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft refueled a number of IAF F-16 "Barak" fighter jets as the IAF and the U.S. Air Force performed aerial refueling.
In addition, the IAF simulated an operational scenario and long-distance flights.
As part of the exercise, the Intelligence Directorate (J2) conducted an extensive simulation that replicated a campaign against distant countries. This exercise tested the IDF’s abilities at gathering intelligence, researching and “outlining” targets, and making intelligence available to the operational forces.
These exercises are a key component of the two militaries’ increasing strategic cooperation in response to shared concerns in the Middle East, particularly those posed by Iran.
Accompany of American fighter jets through Israel’s skies
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Midair refueling exercise
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