Israel and Greece Navy Conduct Joint Exercise in Mediterranean
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
The Israeli and Hellenic Navies held a joint military exercise in the Mediterranean Sea this week, practicing maritime threat neutralization and sinking an enemy vessel. The drill, involving missile ships from both navies, aimed to enhance joint operational capabilities and readiness. The exercise underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Israel and Greece amidst Turkey's military expansion in the region.
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- Israeli and Greek navies conducted a joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The drill included practicing sinking an enemy vessel with missile fire.
- The exercise aimed to enhance joint operational capabilities and readiness.
- It occurred amid Turkey's military buildup and growing Israel-Greece cooperation.
- Israeli Navy Commander Eyal Harel called the partnership a "force multiplier."
The Israeli Navy and the Hellenic Navy conducted a joint military exercise this week in the Mediterranean Sea. The drill involved scenarios such as identifying and neutralizing maritime threats, operating as a joint force, and sinking an enemy vessel with missile fire. The exercise took place against the backdrop of Turkey's military buildup and the deepening security cooperation between Israel and Greece.
Participants included forces from the Israeli Navy's Missileship Flotilla and the Hellenic Navy. The exercise was overseen by Israeli Navy Commander Eyal Harel and Hellenic Navy Commander Dimitrios E. Katras, along with the Chief of the General Staff of the Hellenic Armed Forces, General Dimitrios Choupis.
During the operation, the forces practiced joint responses to maritime threats, focusing on developing a shared operational picture, coordinating between vessels, and enhancing defensive and offensive capabilities. A key scenario involved firing missiles at and sinking a hostile ship.
Israeli military officials emphasized that the exercise is another step in strengthening operational cooperation between the two nations, aiming to bolster joint readiness and maintain freedom of operation in the Mediterranean. While not explicitly framed as a message to Ankara, the joint naval activity demonstrates the growing strategic ties between Jerusalem and Athens and their combined military capabilities in a region where Turkey is also active.
Following the exercise, Commander Eyal Harel stated, "The joint exercise with the Greek Navy is a significant component in deepening operational cooperation between the navies. We are constantly working to strengthen the forces' readiness and expand our capabilities to deal with evolving threats in the maritime arena." He added, "The strategic partnership with Greece is a significant force multiplier, strengthening our ability to operate together, in defense and offense, to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the Mediterranean."
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