IDF Naval Fighters Train with Navy SEALs

April 7, 2017

by: Yoav Zitun

Friday, 07 April 2017 | Last week, the Israeli Navy’s Commando, Shayetet 13, conducted a joint drill with the US Navy SEALs. Also participating in the exercise was a Saar 5 missile ship (Eilat).

During the drill, the forces practiced a raid and carried out parachuting over the sea.

The objective of the exercise was to build operational capabilities for the operation of special forces of the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] and parallel armies, transfer of knowledge between the fleets, reinforcement of the common language and field collaboration.

Head of Operations of the Israeli Navy, Rear Admiral Ido Ben Moshe said after the drill that “the cooperation between the two fleets is reflected in annual drills, reciprocal visits and operational mutuality. During the joint exercises, professional relations are created that contribute to both sides on the strategic level.”

Posted on April 7, 2017

Source: (Ynetnews originally published this article on 05 April 2017. Time-related language has been modified to reflect our republication today. See original article at this link.)

Photo Credit: IDF Spokesperson