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U.S. and Israel Enhance Maritime Security Ahead of Iran Conflict

12/13/2025

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The Israeli navy and United States Fifth Fleet completed a five-day joint exercise, Intrinsic Defender, in December 2025 to improve cooperation and maritime threat response.
The drill tested sabotage and mine-neutralization with U.S. P-8 Poseidon aircraft and Israeli Sa'ar 5-class corvettes.
The exercise underscores the U.S.–Israel strategic alliance for regional maritime security.
The drill occurred three months before Israel's war against Iran, involving U.S. B-2 bombers targeting Iranian nuclear sites.

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The Israeli navy and United States Fifth Fleet completed a five-day joint exercise, Intrinsic Defender, in December 2025 to improve cooperation and maritime threat response.
The drill tested sabotage and mine-neutralization with U.S. P-8 Poseidon aircraft and Israeli Sa'ar 5-class corvettes.
The exercise underscores the U.S.–Israel strategic alliance for regional maritime security.
The drill occurred three months before Israel's war against Iran, involving U.S. B-2 bombers targeting Iranian nuclear sites.