Training and Simulation

Sea Breeze players wrap up Black Sea drill, first series since war

The event, which took place Sept. 11-15, saw the United States, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom perform naval drills.

13 days ago

Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2

Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.

14 days ago

MilTech

French-British underwater drone proves de-mining ability, says Thales

The MMCM system is meant to detect, identify and neutralize mines up to 300 meters deep, compared to 120 meters today.

Boeing to deliver first T-7 to US Air Force, outlines testing plans

The first two T-7s will head to Edwards Air Force Base in California this fall, and a third will undergo testing on extreme weather conditions elsewhere.

3 weeks ago

See the weapons on display at DSEI — golden gun included

Drones, small arms and artillery are some of the weapons types shown off on the first day of DSEI.

3 weeks ago

Air Force to fall nearly 150 pilots short of annual training goal

The shortfall makes it more difficult for the service to fill a pilot shortage of around 2,000 people that has persisted for years.

3 weeks ago

Britain tests transport drone’s ability to land, take off from ship

A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.

3 weeks ago

Air Force test-launches unarmed nuclear missile with 3 warheads

Test launches ensure America’s land-based nuclear missiles are still viable after more than 50 years.

3 weeks ago

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl answers a question Sept. 6, 2023, at the Defense News Conference in Pentagon City.

Marines to test out first stern landing vessel at Project Convergence

Five companies are building competitive prototypes, and the Marines will select one to fulfill the Landing Ship Medium program within the next two years.

4 weeks ago

Russia-led alliance holds military drills in Belarus

Belarus’ defense ministry said the exercises, lasting through Wednesday, are to prepare for joint operations, including responses to a nuclear accident.

4 weeks ago

F-15EX weapons test ends key phase, could lead to production decision

The F-15EX took part in 19 large-force events to test how well it could integrate with fifth-generation aircraft and fire missiles.

5 weeks ago

RTX readies to test new air defense radar following US Air Force deal

GhostEye MR is a medium-range radar that can detect, track and identify threats including cruise missiles and drones.

5 weeks ago

Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly F-16s at US Air Force’s 162nd Wing

Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.

5 weeks ago

North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills

The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.

6 weeks ago

How a drill is preparing admirals, naval forces for simultaneous wars

Both high-level leaders and Marines on the ground explain how they're pushing their ability to conduct distributed operations during Large Scale Exercise.

6 weeks ago

A U.S. Army soldier performs a radio check during exercise Hamel 15, a sub-mission of Talisman Sabre, in Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia on July 11, 2015.

To nail logistics, US Army works on info-sharing at Talisman Sabre

The Talisman Sabre exercise was led this year by Australia. It featured more than 30,000 troops from more than a dozen countries.

7 weeks ago

These soldiers to assess the Army’s new do-it-all device for infantry

This test will look at mapping, mission planning and weapons compatibility.

7 weeks ago

First flight test for Guam missile defense planned for end of 2024

The Missile Defense Agency is striving to kick off flight tests next year involving part of the architecture under design to defend Guam.

8 weeks ago

Inside the Air Force’s massive mobility war game in the Pacific

Mobility Guardian, a massive exercise for airlift and aerial refueling, involved 3,000 troops and 70 mobility aircraft from the U.S. and six allies.

8 weeks ago

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The event, which took place Sept. 11-15, saw the United States, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom perform naval drills.

Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.

The MMCM system is meant to detect, identify and neutralize mines up to 300 meters deep, compared to 120 meters today.

The first two T-7s will head to Edwards Air Force Base in California this fall, and a third will undergo testing on extreme weather conditions elsewhere.

Drones, small arms and artillery are some of the weapons types shown off on the first day of DSEI.

The shortfall makes it more difficult for the service to fill a pilot shortage of around 2,000 people that has persisted for years.

A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.

Test launches ensure America’s land-based nuclear missiles are still viable after more than 50 years.

Five companies are building competitive prototypes, and the Marines will select one to fulfill the Landing Ship Medium program within the next two years.

Belarus’ defense ministry said the exercises, lasting through Wednesday, are to prepare for joint operations, including responses to a nuclear accident.

The F-15EX took part in 19 large-force events to test how well it could integrate with fifth-generation aircraft and fire missiles.

GhostEye MR is a medium-range radar that can detect, track and identify threats including cruise missiles and drones.

Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.

The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.

Both high-level leaders and Marines on the ground explain how they're pushing their ability to conduct distributed operations during Large Scale Exercise.

The Talisman Sabre exercise was led this year by Australia. It featured more than 30,000 troops from more than a dozen countries.

This test will look at mapping, mission planning and weapons compatibility.

The Missile Defense Agency is striving to kick off flight tests next year involving part of the architecture under design to defend Guam.

Mobility Guardian, a massive exercise for airlift and aerial refueling, involved 3,000 troops and 70 mobility aircraft from the U.S. and six allies.