Israel Navy Completes Major Drill
Aug. 1, 2012 - 04:23PM By Barbara Opall-Rome
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120801/DEFREG04/308010006/Israel-Navy-Completes-Major-Drill

Tel Aviv — The Israel Navy on Aug. 1 concluded a months-long surface fleet
drill that included live missile launches, simulated combat with enemy
forces and interoperability with the Israel Air Force.

Dozens of combat ships took part in the eastern Mediterranean drill,
including the service’s three Sa’ar 5 corvettes and older Sa’ar 4.5 and Sa’ar
4 missile boats, an Israeli military spokesperson said.

In an Aug. 1 statement, Vice Adm. Ram Rotberg said the drill involved
“various complex scenarios” that “enhanced (our) ability to contend with
enemy threats.”

He added, “The fleet’s combat soldiers demonstrated impressive capabilities
and are ready for any task required of them.”