Israel Israeli Navy joins four naval fleets for Mediterranean Sea exercise

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The American, Greek, Cypriot and French navies were joined by Israel in training for counter-terrorism scenarios and port protection.

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The Israeli Navy joins four international naval fleets for an exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, March 2022 (photo taken during last year’s “Noble Dina” maritime drill. Source: Twitter/Israel Defense Forces.

(March 22, 2022 / JNS) The Israeli Navy joined four other fleets to take part in the “Noble Dina” sea drill held in the eastern Mediterranean, Israel Hayom reported on Monday.


“Amid heightened tensions in Ukraine between Russia and the West, and with NATO in particular, Israel considered withdrawing from the exercise to avoid being perceived as taking a non-neutral stance in the conflict. After a discussion on the matter, however, [Israel Defense Forces] Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi decided to participate as planned,” said the report.

As in previous years, Israeli missile ships, a submarine and other vessels are taking part in the exercise, which will go on for the duration of the week.

In last year’s exercise, the added participation of Cyprus and France meant that five countries with fleets in the Mediterranean took part in the “Noble Dina” exercise, held 150 nautical miles southwest off Cyprus, with the Israel Navy playing a major part in terms of command and planning.

Rear Adm. Eyal Harel, head of Operations in the Israel Navy, said last year the large-scale exercise saw the navy implement “capabilities in underwater warfare, search-and-rescue, convoy escort and surface combat. These exercises are of paramount importance in strengthening the Navy’s connection with foreign fleets who share common interests.”

 

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