The Israeli military will take part in a major missile defense drill in partnership with the United States, following a 10-day Iranian naval exercise near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Israel-US Drill is called “Austere Challenge 12”, and will work to improve defense systems.  No date has been announced.

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On Wednesday, Iran announced that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards would conduct further military exercises.


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Malkah Fleisher is a graduate of Cardozo Law School in New York City. She is an editor/staff writer at JewishPress.com and co-hosts a weekly Israeli FM radio show. Malkah lives with her husband and two children on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.