'Enduring Lightning' aerial exercise simulated in-air combat and attacks from the ground; countries' crews never met in person, just through video chat, amid infection concerns

Israeli military says US Army asked for delay of several days to 'sort out coordination issues'

Despite general ban on international exercises in light of coronavirus crisis, drill gets go-ahead because participants never meet

Four-day exercise to focus on communication between headquarters and various units, with representatives from across the military taking part

Wednesday's exercise is the third unannounced inspection of the military's readiness under army chief Aviv Kohavi

In large-scale drill, Binyamin region practices response to a deadly Gaza rocket attack, back-to-back shootings, and a contaminated water supply -- all in the span of a few hours

Military says unannounced exercise, the second under IDF Chief Aviv Kohavi, is meant to improve readiness for war

Planes, vehicles and troops set to maneuver in Upper Galilee, Jezreel Valley in general preparedness exercise

IDF's fourth biannual Blue Flag drill to launch next week, in which at least four foreign countries will participate

Military holds week-long training session aimed at preparing senior commanders for battles in Lebanon