Israel and the U.S. begin joint military exercises on Wednesday, the forces of air and missile defense “Juniper Cobra-10, said on Tuesday the press office of the IDF.

The maneuvers, to be attended by thousands of troops from each side and the main air defense systems that are in service with the Allies, held for the fifth time, are planned in nature and, as emphasized in the press release that are not connected with any world events. ”

“The exercises were planned in advance and is an excerpt from a routine training cycle, which seeks to enhance the interaction of air defense systems of both countries”, - the army press office.

The exercise will take place in Israel until November 5. After the American soldiers leave the country, said in a press release.

Calling “Juniper Cobra-10″ the largest in the history of air defense training U.S. and Israel, the local press wrote that the maneuvers would involve a system of marine and land-based Aegis, THAAD, Patriot and “loaf-2.