ASSESSMENTS
U.S., Israel: Juniper Cobra 2009
Oct 6, 2009 | 19:27 GMT

Petty Officer 3rd Class Todd Frantom/U.S. Navy via Getty Images
Summary
American warships and transport aircraft have been arriving in Israel ahead of a major ballistic missile defense exercise slated for the week of Oct. 12. The exercise will not only be noteworthy for its size and complexity, but for the integration and interoperability it hopes to achieve. In addition, it comes amidst a mounting crisis with Iran and will be watched closely by all sides.
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