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Israeli, Greek air forces held joint aerial refueling drill over Greece this week
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israeli Air Force and Hellenic Air Force wrapped up a joint aerial refueling drill earlier this week over Greece, the IDF announces.
As part of the exercise on Monday, the military says, the IAF’s 120th Squadron practiced aerial refueling of dozens of Greek fighter jets.
“The exercise simulated an operational flight and the refueling of fighter jets over long distances. For several hours, the fighter jets joined the refueling aircraft and were refueled by them to continue their missions,” the IDF says.
The IAF and HAF conduct regular joint drills. “This exercise is part of the annual training program and reflects the ongoing regional cooperation between the two countries,” the military adds.
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