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IAF Trains For Battle Against Egyptian, Syrian And Saudi Air Forces
2005-03-20
While Israeli military analysts typically leave Saudi weapons systems out of Arab-Israeli balance of power estimates, Israel Television Channel 2 news revealed this evening that the Israel Air Force (IAF) is forming a "Red Squadron" that will mimic the Egyptian, Syrian and Saudi air force in training exercises for the IAF forces involving mock battles.
The Red Squadron pilots are fluent in Arabic and not only fly per the doctrines of the Egyptian, Syrian and Saudi air forces but also speak in Arabic over the radio as they engage in jamming communications.
Under the plan, twice a year Israel's skies will be divided into "red" and "blue" zones for the mock battles.
Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis
