Orient Shield is an annual training exercise executed in Japan between the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF) and United States Army. Since 1985, it has focused on development and refinement of systems and tactics in order to enhance bilateral tactical planning, coordination, and interoperability.[1] The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral combat effectiveness at the battalion...
Orient Shield 25 is an annual training exercise cosponsored by U.S. Army Pacific, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Australian Army that will occur September 16-24 throughout Japan to enhance interoperability and test and refine U.S. Army multi-domain and JGSDF cross-domain operations.
For more than forty years, Orient Shield has focused on the development and refinement of the JGSDF and...
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UNITAS, which is Latin for unity, united, or oneness, was conceived in 1959 when representatives at the first Inter-American Naval Conference in Panama agreed to conduct an annual maritime exercise with one another. The first UNITAS took place in 1960 with forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, the United States, and Venezuela. This year marks the 67th...
Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral military exercise that brings together Soldiers from the U.S. and Indian Armies. Since its inception in 2004, this U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored exercise has been a cornerstone in enhancing combined interoperability and strengthening the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership, all in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This exercise provides...
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF AMALGAM EAGLE 26
Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral exercise with multinational participation involving the host nation's Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Armed Forces, and multiple allies and partners in the Pacific region. Keen Sword is designed to enhance Japan-U.S. readiness and interoperability while strengthening the bilateral relationship and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of...
Phoenix Express 2026 is a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. 6th Fleet under U.S. Naval Forces Africa, bringing together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces as part of a global network of navies to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security operations in the southern Mediterranean Sea.
