MAJOR US, ISRAELI AIR DEFENSE EXERCISE BEGINS
JERUSALEM (AP)
Oct 21, 9:08 AM EDT
The Israeli military says its largest ever exercise with the United States has begun.
A major air defense drill called Austere Challenge 2012 started Sunday and includes more than 3,500 Americans and 1,000 Israelis. The militaries are practicing their ability to work together against a range of threats facing Israel, the main U.S. ally in the Mideast.
The military exercise was originally scheduled for April but was postponed at Israel's request. No reason was given but it came amid growing talk of Israel preparing to attack Iran if Tehran does not cease its uranium enrichment program.
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US, Israel begin large-scale air defense drill, against backdrop of tensions with Iran
Washington Post - 1 hour agoA major air defense drill called Austere Challenge 2012 started Sunday and includes more than 3,500 Americans and 1,000 Israelis.
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