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| Israeli, Czech special forces complete joint urban-warfare exercise |
| 2017-08-18 |
| [Jpost] A joint, two-week-long military exercise between Israeli and Czech special forces in the Negev Desert came to a close on Tuesday. The IDF’s elite Duvdevan unit and the Czech Armed Force’s 601st Special Forces Group participated in the drill. The exercise was held at Tze’elim Army Base and emphasized urban warfare, including techniques for breaking into structures. Fighters also focused on improving their individual capabilities, shooting skills and sniping. According to the IDF, the goal of the joint exercise was to study the skills and practices of each army. Captain C, a platoon commander in Duvdevan, said the drill and the cooperation with the Czech special forces was a "meaningful and substantial" experience for the unit. "The forces trained together in a built-up area in the Tze’elim area, with the goal of learning together," he said. "There is no doubt that this was a successful and meaningful drill for both sides." While it is not the first time that Czech troops have trained in Israel with the IDF, according to Asst.-Cmdr. Sgt. Pavel Vanecek of the Czech army, "the mutual training with the Duvdevan unit was the first opportunity to share combat knowledge and experience in the urban environment with such an elite unit. This bilateral cooperation has been beneficial to both sides and demonstrates a cordial relationship between the countries." 70 years of military cooperation |
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