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2008-06-19 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

In 'enemy village,' IDF trains for battle that may lie ahead

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Posted by tu3031 2008-06-19 16:15|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 much like the Urban-warfare training at Pendleton and the former living quarters at George AFB in Victorville. Nothing helps like the real geography/layouts

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-06-19 20:11|| 2008-06-19 20:11|| Front Page Top

#2 ION INTERFAX > RUSSIAN GENERAL PARTs I,II: THE US NURTURED [World-dangerous/risque']PLANS TO REQUIP STRATEGIC MISSLES WITH CONVENTIONAL WARHEADS. Russia > from the viewpoint of the regular Mil Servicemember, MISSLE TRAJECTORY + END-TARGET IS MORE IMPORTANT TO HIM THAN TYPE OF WARHEAD, vv ABILITY + RATIONALE FOR MIL RESPONSE.

lest we fergit, TOPIX [old] > IRAN WILL DEVELOP AIR-LAUNCHED MUNITIONS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-06-19 21:41|| 2008-06-19 21:41|| Front Page Top

#3 DEBKA > IRAN OFFER TO SHARE/PASS ON ITS "NUCLEAR EXPERIENCE" [power] WITH SYRIA; + IRAN HAD PLANS TO DEV A COMPACT NUCLEAR WARHEAD A DECADE AGO.

Silly, MORIARITY {Kelly's Heroes], 'twas MUCH EARLIER than that!

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-06-19 21:51|| 2008-06-19 21:51|| Front Page Top

#4 ht/DRUDGE

EXTRA read all about it! IN ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE....
U.S. says exercise by Israel seemed directed at Iran

WASHINGTON: Israel carried out a major military exercise earlier this month that American officials say appeared to be a rehearsal for a potential bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Several American officials said the Israeli exercise appeared to be an effort to develop the military's capacity to carry out long-range strikes and to demonstrate the seriousness with which Israel views Iran's nuclear program.

More than 100 Israeli F-16 and F-15 fighters participated in the maneuvers, which were carried out over the eastern Mediterranean and over Greece during the first week of June, American officials said.

The exercise also included Israeli helicopters that could be used to rescue downed pilots. The helicopters and refueling tankers flew more than 900 miles, which is about the same distance between Israel and Iran's uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, American officials said.

Israeli officials declined to discuss the details of the exercise. A spokesman for the Israeli military would say only that the country's air force "regularly trains for various missions in order to confront and meet the challenges posed by the threats facing Israel." more @ Linky!

Posted by RD">RD 2008-06-19 22:32|| 2008-06-19 22:32|| Front Page Top

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