U.S. and Israeli Navies Conclude Exercise Intrinsic Defender
HAIFA, Israel (Dec. 8, 2025) U.S. Sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, prepare for a dive during Exercise Intrinsic Defender 2025 in Haifa, Israel. Intrinsic Defender is a bilateral exercise designed to strengthen relationships, enhance interoperability and support freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Private First Class Nicolas Uker)