Update on Ongoing Juniper Cobra Joint Military Exercises

  The US and Israel are conducting biennial joint military exercises, known as Juniper Cobra.  The build up started weeks ago and the real action began a few days ago. The US has deployed at least two naval vessels, 2500 troops, multiple missile defense systems and lots of aircraft to Israel.  Along with those assets, …

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Real Action Set to Start in Juniper Cobra 2018

In early February, American troops began arriving in Israel for the biennial Juniper Cobra 2018 military exercises, simulating defense against missile attacks.  Troops and equipment have arrived and extensive preparations are complete.  Real action in the joint exercises is scheduled to begin Sunday, March 4 and continue through March 15. You will find more information …

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Juniper Cobra 2018 to Start Next Week

Every other year the US and Israel conduct extensive drills in Israel, simulating defense against massive missile attacks on the Jewish homeland.  Earlier this week, US troops from the European Command (EUCOM) deployed anti-missile defense systems in preparation of upcoming Juniper Cobra military drills. Hezbollah, an Iranian terrorist puppet regime in Lebanon, is thought to …

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6 Missile Systems Employed in Juniper Cobra 2016

In biannual military drills, Israel and the US have put 6 different missile systems to the test.  Juniper Cobra 2016 is a joint exercise “aimed at improving cooperation and coordination between the two militaries, and training defenses against ballistic missile attacks.” The US has engaged Aegis, THAAD, and Patriot missile systems, while Israel has unleashed Arrow 3, …

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