'The exercise symbolizes an important milestone in reinforcing strategic and international cooperation between the State of Israel and Greece,' stated the IDF.
The IDF has said in recent weeks that the army was stepping up its preparations for an attack on Iran and will hold a major exercise in preparation for such a possibility.
The exercise will be carried out in varying terrain routes that resemble intense fighting that relies on multi-armed cooperation from the foot soldier to the general staff.
Crews from the US, Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom are in Israel to practice joint flights and operational missions alongside Israeli operators.
The INSS notes that the first ever month-long military exercise in Israel is similar to the massive U.S. Army 'Louisiana Maneuvers' that prepared for D-Day.