Training & Sim

China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns

The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.

Commentary

Expand Israel-Morocco security cooperation to counter malign influence in Africa

Further promoting the Israeli-Moroccan partnership — made possible by the Abraham Accords — would allow the United States to multiply its strategic footprint in Africa without diverting resources from other theaters.

US Navy injects first-of-kind unmanned experiments into multinational exercise

Look no further than the Rim of the Pacific drills for clues about the sea service's future fleet.

China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns.

Pentagon again delays nuclear missile test amid Chinese drills near Taiwan

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan.

China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait for military exercise

China says it conducted "precision missile strikes" in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises.

Four ways to kill a ship: How US Marines are focused on controlling the seas

The Marine Corps is refocusing on maritime missions, and it's already demonstrated four ways to sink a ship as part of this transition.

US, Indonesian soldiers hold drills on Sumatra amid China concerns

More than 5,000 soldiers from the U.S., Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore were participating in this year’s exercises, making them the largest since the drills were established in 2009.

Iron Dome intercepts targets, works with US systems in Army test

“As part of the U.S. Army’s operational training, American troops operated the system, which functioned with optimal effectiveness against a variety of threats and intercepted targets from different ranges,” according to a Rafael executive.

The Marine Corps wants to develop media literacy training. It won’t be easy

While no other service has a formalized media literacy training program, officials noted that this initiative was not completely out of the blue.

TAI inks helicopter, trainer aircraft deals with African nations

Turkish Aerospace Industries has announced new deals to export its helicopter gunships and trainer aircraft to two African countries.

US Army’s floating equipment stockpile in Pacific gets first test

The Army exercised its prepositioned stock afloat for the first time in the Philippines this spring in a new process that will allow the service to ensure its stockpiles are optimally configured.

Lockheed hypersonic weapon moves to next phase after US Air Force test success

The July 12 test marks the end of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon's booster test phase and paves the way for all-up-round testing later this year.

US Navy officials say Pacific exercise is not aimed at China, but it zeroes in on defending Taiwan

The Navy makes clear RIMPAC is never aimed at any specific country. But RIMPAC 2022 focuses on all the same skillsets that would be useful if China were to attack Taiwan, the head of the Pacific Fleet acknowledged.

NKorea likely fired artillery rounds amid US-SKorea drills

Last week, six U.S. F-35 aircraft arrived in South Korea for their first temporary deployment in South Korea in about four and a half years for joint training.

Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.

New engine for Apache, Black Hawk helicopters passes first test, Army says

The U.S. Army logs over a hundred hours of run time on the first Improved Turbine Engine Program engine for its current and future helicopter fleet.

US Navy can’t keep up with demand for highly trained warfare tactics instructors

The Navy wants its highly trained warfare tactics instructors on more ships and in program offices to help shape future weapons development. But the Navy is struggling to train enough for today's needs, let alone for expanded roles.

Spaceflight experiment Recurve launches in support of warfighter comms

The launch of Recurve reveals the latest technological advancements in radio frequencies and information transmission in the increasingly contested environment of space.

Air Force Research Lab begins integration, testing for experimental navigation satellite

Navigation Technology Satellite-3 will showcase advanced capabilities that could improve future GPS satellites or inform a new program to augment today’s constellation.

Cyber Yankee exercise hones New England Guard skills to fight digital threats

“Whether it’s a state or a federal effort, the importance of being prepared to respond to a cyber incident is paramount.”

Battlefield 360

US Navy collecting tactical training data it once shunned

The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center wants to do a better job collecting data so it can identify trends that could improve future training events.

Panel rejects plan to close Georgia military pilot training center

Run by the Air National Guard, the center in Savannah conducts air-to-air combat training missions for reservist and active-duty fighter pilots.

Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters

“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative."

New bill would establish AUKUS submarine training program

A new training program would enroll young Australian naval officers in U.S. nuclear propulsion and submarine officer schoolhouses, and then send them to sea on a U.S. boat, ahead of Australia developing and fielding its own nuclear-powered sub.