U.S. Army Pfc. Bryce VanAntwerp, an infantryman assigned to Echo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, looks down the sights of his weapon while posting security during the force-on-force phase of Project Flytrap at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 8, 2026. Flytrap is a multinational exercise that directly supports the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, NATO’s plan for a unified, layered air defense shield along its eastern borders. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicodemus Taylor)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2026 12:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9673757 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-A-NS115-1526 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 13.31 MB |
| Location: | PABRADE, LT |
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