Yesterday, Sunday, the Israeli army announced that the Israeli Air Force began a joint exercise with the Italian Air Force, called the Lightning Shield.
On his Twitter account, Israeli army spokesman Avichai Adraei said: “Today, Sunday, the international Lightning Shield exercise led by the Israeli Air Force using F-35 Adir fighters and F-35 aircraft of the Italian Air Force. started, It’s at the Nevatim military airbase.
Adraei added: “The exercise involves the 116th Lions of the South Squadron and the 140th Golden Eagle Squadron, along with F-35, Nahshon 122 fighters and 4 Italian F-35 aircraft.”
He added: “These exercises are an important step in strengthening cooperation between the armies, and their goal is to increase military effectiveness to overcome any possible scenarios. The exercise will open with the entry of Italian F-35 fighters into sovereign airspace over the State of Israel, escorted by two Israeli Adair fighters.”
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These exercises are an important step in strengthening cooperation between the armies, and their goal is to increase military effectiveness in order to counter any possible scenario.
The exercises will open with the entry of Italian F35 fighters into the country’s sovereign airspace. #Israel Accompanied by two fighters #a lot of Israeli— Avichai Adraee (@AvicayAdraee) July 24, 2022
Source: RT