The "Noble Dina" exercise, featuring four navies from Greece, France, Cyprus and the United States, came to an end today (Thursday). The exercise took place in the Mediterranean Sea, southwest of Cyprus.
Search and rescue training: Noble Dina exercise, photo: report
This is an exercise that takes place every year in the eastern basin of the Mediterranean with the participation of the Israeli Navy and foreign fleets.
This year the exercise is slightly larger compared to previous years, and in addition to Israel and Cyprus, the United States, France and Greece are also members of NATO.
Dealing with the Submarine Threat: "Noble Dina" Exercise, Photo: Report
In light of the high tensions in Ukraine between Russia and the West, and especially NATO, Israel debated whether to cancel its participation in order not to be perceived as taking sides in the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine and the West, but after a discussion on the issue, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi decided , Attend as planned.
Providing a medical response at sea: "Noble Dina" exercise, Photo: Report
The joint exercise opened with a professional meeting of the commanders of the ships in order to strengthen the connection and mutual understanding between the fleets, the meeting took place on the missile ship Ahi Hanit in the middle of the sea.
Strengthening collaborations: Noble Dina exercise, photo: report
The participating forces performed a series of various exercises including naval defense, dealing with the submarine threat, search and rescue, providing a medical response at sea, dealing with naval and air threats, and combined naval and air force training against submarines.
The practice of the common scenarios contributed to the mutual learning between the fleets, to the strengthening of ties and collaborations, to the sharing of professional knowledge and to the creation of a common language.
"Noble Dina" exercise, Photo: Dotz
As part of the exercise, which takes place as every year, the missile ships Ahi Hanit, Ahi Kidon and Ahi Spear took part, as well as the submarine Ahi Tanin.
"Noble Dina" exercise, Photo: Dotz
The exercise is another significant tier in the operational cooperation in the Middle East with the United States Army and other navies.
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