Israeli, Greek air forces hold joint aerial refueling exercise
The Israeli Air Force conducted a joint aerial refueling exercise with Greece's Hellenic Air Force in the eastern Mediterranean in recent days, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed to JNS on Monday. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit…
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Israel and Greece have deepened their military cooperation with a joint aerial refueling exercise in the eastern Mediterranean, a capability critical for extended-range operations. The timing, just before a NATO summit in Ankara, signals ongoing security alignment outside of formal alliance structures. The IDF framed the drill as routine readiness training, but the exercise underscores interoperability between the two air forces.