IDF, Greece held joint exercise as show of force against Turkey; Israeli tanker refueled Greek F-16

The IDF and Greek armed forces conducted a joint exercise, with an Israeli aerial refueling tanker documented refueling a Greek F-16 over the Aegean Sea. Reports frame the drill as a demonstration of power directed at Turkey.

Reports indicate that the IDF and Greek armed forces conducted a joint exercise, during which an Israeli aerial refueling tanker was documented refueling a Greek F-16 over the Aegean Sea. The exercise is being framed as a show of force against Turkey. This follows an earlier report at 09:15 that additional footage of the exercise was released by military correspondent Nir Dvori. Israel and Greece have deepened defense cooperation in recent years, including significant procurement deals.

4 developments

1. 11:46 · 6 JulLatest

   IAF releases official imagery of the joint aerial refueling exercise.

2. 09:30 · 6 Jul

   Turkish media frames the exercise as a direct challenge to President Erdogan.

3. 09:22 · 6 Jul

   Israeli tanker refueled Greek F-16 during joint Aegean Sea exercise.

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