Yesterday (13 November 2012), US European Command and the Israel Defense Forces successfully concluded Austere Challenge 2012 (AC12), a large-scale air defense exercise that included both field training and command post simulations. Beginning in late October, the exercise was aimed
Father in the US Air Force , son in the IDF — the Berkowsky family is a prime example of the close ties between the US and Israeli armies.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General (****) Martin E. Dempsey, arrived yesterday evening (October 28th, 2012) for his second visit in Israel, where he was hosted by the Chief of the General Staff
Last week, the IDF Field Observers Unit held a company exercise just outside of Jerusalem. The exercise included time in the command room, physical fitness tests, marksmanship perfection and observing through binoculars from high points into volatile areas. During the
Week after week, many articles are written in various publications about the IDF or IDF-related issues. Here are 5 stories that you may have missed: 1) Hezbollah planning attacks on Israelis in Cyprus: This week security officials announced the arrest of a
During the past week, scores of medical officers from various countries visited Israel for the annual COMEDS conference–Committee of the Medical Chief of Military Medical Services. Medical officers from all NATO countries attended the conference, headed by the IDF, to discuss issues
Drafted at the age of 18, IDF combat soldiers serve in active duty for three years, but they remain in the reserves until well into their 40s. How do they maintain their fighting skills after spending many years away from
It’s the afternoon of yet another routine Thursday in central Israel, when suddenly the area’s sirens go off. Thousands of frightened citizens run to shelters as a shower of unconventional rockets threaten to hit the city. This scenario is strictly
Last week, the company commanders of the Kfir Brigade conducted an exercise simulating the takeover of a hostile urban area in which terrorists are hiding. The drill is a part of a larger IDF doctrine: be as efficient as possible
Tomorrow, February 20, an exercise simulating an earthquake will be held in all educational establishments. The drill is conducted by the Home Front Command along with the Ministry of Education, the Israel Police, Magen David Adom, Israel Fire and Rescue