Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.

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Training & Simulation Report

July 31, 2024

In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier

Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there. Read More

Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delays

International customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules. Read More

Marines sink moving vessel at sea with new missile in Pacific training

The missile gives users better standoff and true "fire and forget" capabilities. Read More

National Guard soldiers field-test Next Generation Squad Weapons

Soldiers in a National Guard unit this month became the first Guard troops to field-test the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon systems. Read More

F-16s to be ‘flying in the skies of Ukraine this summer,’ US says

However, one analyst says this news doesn't necessarily mean the jets are ready for combat. Read More

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Navy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraft

The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils. Read More

Navy tests using drones for medical supply deliveries during RIMPAC

A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft. Read More

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NATO tests counter-drone playbook amid real-life jamming in Romania

Alliance officials encountered enemy GPS spoofing and jamming at an exercise site on the Black Sea shore. Read More

Can four big commands prepare the Air Force to win wars?

Combat readiness, careerlong training, acquisition and future force planning will fall under four major organizations, Air Force officials said. Read More

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