Latest "military exercise" stories

Largest air exercise in NATO history to include hundreds of Guardsmen

Exercise Air Defender, slated for June 12-23, aims to project a united front in Europe as Russia's yearlong war in Ukraine slides toward stalemate.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

A KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, sits on the flightline at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 17, 2022. The aircraft is one of four participating in the first KC-46 Employment Concept Exercise, ECE 22-03. The exercise is part of Air Mobility Command’s strategy to employ the KC-46A for operational missions, prior to it reaching full operational capability. (Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert/Air Force)

Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews

The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

‘Northern Edge’ brings firepower to Alaska, with an eye on Arctic jockeying

Pacific Air Forces will lead the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps in the biennial, 12-day Northern Edge exercise beginning May 3.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Massive ‘Mobility Guardian’ exercise to practice humanitarian aid response

At Mobility Guardian 2021, Air Mobility Command wants to test how much it can accomplish in the face of enemy weapons and communications jamming.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

US, India bolster their military partnership in Tiger Triumph exercise

Two analysts argue that a militarily capable and economically prosperous India can serve as an additional center of power to deter aggression by China.

By Bradley Bowman and Andrew Gabel

4 years ago

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