Testing an Active Denial System

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07/20/2018

At WTI 2-17, the Marines tested an active denial system.

The Aviation Development, Tactics and Evaluation Department and Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) Science and Technology Departments conducted the tactical demonstration to explore and expand existing capabilities. 

MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. 

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew M. Huff)

MAWTS-1

April 11, 2017

WTI 2-18: Osprey Ops in Support of the MAGTF

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07/19/2018

Ospreys involved from VMX-1 during day tactic operations in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Calif., April 7. 

WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

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April 10, 2018

Saber Strike 18: Army ADA

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07/18/2018

Staff Sgt. Rachel Nally, launcher section chief, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducts an interview during Saber Strike 18. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. 

This year’s exercise focuses on improving land and air operational capabilities with an additional key objective to train with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence battlegroups. 

The eFP battlegroups, located in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are part of NATO’s overall deterrence and defense posture and are designed to demonstrate the Alliance’s determination and ability to act as one in response to any aggression against its members. NATO’s Multinational Corps North East will command and control multinational portions of the exercise. 

DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, POLAND

06.07.2018

Video by Sgt. Anri Baril 

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Saber Strike 18: ADA Interview

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07/17/2018

CPT Michal Mazur, Battery Commander, 36th Air Defense Battalion conducts interview during SaberStrike exercise. 

Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. 

This year’s exercise, scheduled to take place from June 3-15, will focus on improving land and air operational capabilities with an additional key objective to train with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroups. 

The eFP battlegroups located in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are part of NATO’s overall deterrence and defense posture and are designed to demonstrate the Alliance’s determination and ability to act as one in response to any aggression against its members.

NATO’s Multinational Corps North East will command and control multinational portions of the exercise. Key training events of Saber Strike 18 include a convoy by 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Germany to Latvia as they participate in different aspects of the exercise; an air assault operation in Lithuania; and bridge and river crossing operations in several locations to support freedom of movement. 

Nations scheduled to participate in the exercise include: Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States.

DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, POLAND

06.07.2018

Video by Sgt. Anri Baril 

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Onboard the HMAS Adelaide  

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07/16/2018

A Joint Task Group of four ships and over 1,000 personnel from the Australian Defence Force are deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018, a series of key engagement activities with Australia’s regional neighbors. 

Running from May to September, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018 is geared towards enhancing interoperability with Australia’s key regional partners, including Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018 is the second iteration of the exercise and part of ongoing efforts to re-affirm Australia’s positive relationships with other militaries through joint practical activities.

HMAS Adelaide, a Canberra-Class Landing Helicopter Dock, is the centrepiece of the task group, able to project embarked personnel, vehicles and aircraft ashore in support of joint exercises.

HMAS Adelaide is joined in the Joint Task Group by HMA Ships Melbourne, Success and Toowoomba. Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018 also involves personnel from the Australian Army’s 2RAR, the Royal Australian Air Force and Defence Civilians.

June 5, 2018

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Air Insertion Exercise in Poland

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07/13/2018

Approximately 500 Soldiers of the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and attached units, Italian Armed Forces and Israeli Defense Forces conducted airborne insertion exercises of personnel and heavy equipment on Miroslawiec Airfield, Poland, June 8, 2018. 

The airborne operations were part of Exercise Swift Response 18 taking place in the Miroslawiec and Drawsko Promorskie Training Areas. SR18 is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multinational airborne forces in the world. SR18 is a joint U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force exercise designed to train the U.S. Global Response Force – led by the U.S. Army’s 82d Airborne Division. 

The exercise includes approximately 2,300 participants from seven allied and partner nations that will take place at locations in Poland, Latvia and Lithuania from June 7-15. 

Also happening in the region is Saber Strike 18 (SbS18), a U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)-directed, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM)-scheduled, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR)-led theater exercise, June 3-15, at locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland, including: Rukla and Pabrade training areas in Lithuania; Adazi training area and Lielvarde Air Base in Latvia; and Amari Air Base, and Tapa and Voru training areas in Estonia; Drawskow Promorski and Bemow Powiski training areas in Poland.

06.08.2018

Video by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry 

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New Head of Australian Defence Force

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07/12/2018

Outgoing Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC, handed command of the Australian Defence Force to General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, at a parade in Canberra on 6 July 2018. 

The parade featured Australia’s Federation Guard, the Band of the Royal Military College – Duntroon, a didgeridoo performance by Wing Commander Johnathon Lilley, an F/A-18 Hornet flypast and a 17 Gun Salute. Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC, retired after more than 40 years’ service in the Australian Defence Force.

Australian Department of Defence

July 6, 2018

Adriatic Strike 2018

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Members of the Colorado Air National Guard, 140th Wing, board a C-17 Globemaster III as they forward deploy to Cerklje ob Air Base, Slovenia, with airlift support from the Heavy Airlift Wing operating out of Pápa Air Base, Hungary, at Ämari Air Base, Estonia June 3, 2018 in support of Adriatic Strike 18.

AMARI AIR BASE, ESTONIA

03.03.2017

Video by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf 

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