Juniper Falcon 2021 – Part 2

US Airmen and their aircraft arrived in Israel earlier this week in preparation for part 2 of Juniper Falcon military exercises with Israel. The biannual event “designed to test simulated emergency response procedures, ballistic missile defense and crisis response assistance in the defense of Israel,” began remotely in February and simulated the threat of ballistic …

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US, Israel Begin Juniper Falcon 2021 Exercises

The strong military partnership between the US and Israel continues. Despite the recent shift of Israel to US Central Command, Israel is participating in the previously-planned joint military drills with US European Command. These joint exercises are designed to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two forces and ensure preparedness of both. These exercises are …

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US-Israel Conclude “Juniper Falcon 2019”

Joint US-Israeli Military Exercises above Israel Military drills between the US and Israel, known as "Juniper Falcon," concluded Thursday in Israel. The biennial drills, which alternate with biennial "Juniper Cobra" drills, are held to enhance military cooperation between the IDF and American military. According to Lt.-Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, deputy commander, US Air Forces in …

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US, Israel Wrap up “Juniper Falcon” Joint Training

We've been discussing the Israeli victory in the Six Day War.  But how do the Israelis prepare for war today?  In many ways, such as the just-concluded "Juniper Falcon" joint exercises with the US military. Juniper Falcon included joint aerial exercises between Israeli and American Air Forces, as well as Water Jump Training and Maritime …

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