Photo By Senior Airman Trevor Bell | An Israeli Air Force pilot climbs into an F-35I Adir prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2...... read more read more
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The Israeli Air Force returned to Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 and brought their F-35I Adir. The large-scale exercise took place from March 13 to 24 and this iteration of Red Flag provided complex target areas, camouflage and concealment techniques in multiple spectrums, and introduce realistic scenarios as it concentrated on the EUCOM and CENTCOM regions.
The Israeli Air Force first participated in Red Flag in 1978 and their return to Nellis Air Force Base after a seven year-long absence underscores the importance of the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Red Flag exercises are designed to provide both countries with realistic training scenarios and the skillset to maintain readiness and preparedness for potential real-world scenarios.
"The F-35 Adirs is a game-changer for us," said Israeli Air Force 140 Squadron commander. "Its advanced capabilities make it an ideal platform for participating in complex exercises like Red Flag. We're excited to showcase the capabilities of this aircraft to our American partners and learn from the experience of flying alongside them."
Israel provides mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while flying alongside of F-35A Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
“The Israeli F-35 participation in Red Flag 23-2 is another step forward for the U.S. and its allies in the transition to the next level of air warfare,” said Col. Jared Hutchinson, 414th Combat Training Squadron commander.
The F-35I Adir’s participation in Red Flag 23-2 marks the first time the aircraft has been deployed to the United States. The Israeli Air Force's fleet of Adirs are state-of-the-art fighter jets equipped with advanced sensors and communication systems. They have been a key component of the Israeli Air Force since the F-35 was introduced to them in 2016.
“It is a rare opportunity for warfighters from both countries to integrate our most advanced capabilities,” said Hutchinson. “As the Fifth-Generation Center of Excellence, Nellis AFB, is uniquely capable of hosting F-35 units on the ground and challenging them in the air.”
| Date Taken: | 03.16.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.12.2023 17:43 |
| Story ID: | 441077 |
| Location: | NEVADA, US |
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