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U.S. Army Pfc. Hayden Regeon, an air and missile defense crewmember assigned to 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, boresights the XM914 30mm cannon of an M1265A1 Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense Stryker prior to live-fire testing during Project Flytrap at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 14, 2026. Boresighting aligns a weapon system's sighting equipment with its barrel to ensure accuracy before live fire, a critical step in validating a crew's readiness to engage aerial targets. 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. Max Elliott)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.16.2026 09:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9687978 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-A-ZT835-7107 |
| Resolution: | 5371x3581 |
| Size: | 2.69 MB |
| Location: | PABRADE, LT |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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