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Air Force Seeks New Locales For Long-Range Drills

April 19 2010

Israel

The Israeli air force has begun looking for new training ranges in Europe and Asia after permission to use Turkish airspace was revoked, reports the Jerusalem Post.

The air force has increased its long-range training in response to various threats, including the growing capability of Iran.

In the past, training frequently included flights over Turkey as well as several drills with the Turkish air force. However, relations deteriorated with Ankara after Israel's Gaza...

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