India participating in 'largest-ever' Israeli aerial drills November 6, 2017 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel has launched its largest ever aerial drill on Sunday, November 5, with India among those participating, according to a report by the Times of Israel. Air forces from nine countries on Sunday kicked off the Blue Flag exercise in southern Israel — the largest aerial exercise ever held by the Israel Defense Forces. Teams from India, the United States, Greece, Poland, France, Italy and Germany are taking part in the exercise, along with Israel and an eighth country unidentified by the IDF. It is the first time that India is taking part in the biennial exercise, a sign of the improving military ties between Jerusalem and New Delhi. The Indian Air Force sent a C-130J transport plane. Other countries sent fighter jets, transport planes and refueling aircraft. According to the IDF, more than a thousand people — including pilots, commanders and technical personnel — are taking part in the 11-day exercise. The exercise is being held out of the Israeli Air Force’s Ovda base, north of Eilat.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
