U.S. Launches Largest Indo-Pacific Exercise Since Cold War, Mobilising 12,000 Troops and 350 Aircraft

U.S. launches largest Indo-Pacific exercise since Cold War, mobilising 12,000 troops and 350 aircraft

The DLE features 12,000 U.S. Air and Space Force personnel and over 350 aircraft including bombers, fighters, cargo and refuelling planes. It also integrates space-based and space-enabled capabilities such as electromagnetic warfare, domain awareness, orbital warfare and navigational warfare. “This exercise, the first of its kind since the Cold War, marks a pivotal moment for our Air Force and Space Force, bringing together Airmen and Guardians …

U.S. Shapes New Strategy to Counter China’s Ascent

Strategic adjustments, characterized by economic decoupling, high-tech restrictions and military posturing in the Indo-Pacific region, will transform the bilateral relationship and the shape of global security itself.

Air Force, Space Force Kick Off Major Pacific Exercises

The Air Force and Space Force kicked off a busy summer of major exercises across the Pacific on July 8, with thousands of Airmen and Guardians set to participate.  The Department-Level Exercise series includes: Mobility Guardian, Air Mobility Command’s flagship exercise  Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), led by Pacific Air Forces, which was introduced 17 months ago as part of a “re-optimization” plan to better prepare for potential conflict …