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    Three men are gathered around a small single-engine propeller aircraft on an airport tarmac. One man on the left is touching the nose of the aircraft, one is leaning against it in the center, and a third stands to the right. A fourth person appears to be seated inside the cockpit.

    ALOUETTE, CANADA

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Capt. Yanick Hamel 

    North American Aerospace Defense Command

    Pilots from the private company KestrelX operate KX-1 microplanes to simulate enemy cruise missiles and drones during Exercise AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26), which is taking place at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville. The photo was taken at ExactAir Aviation School in Saint-Honoré, Quebec, Canada, on Aug. 27, 2026.

    Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership

    Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 15:34
    Photo ID: 9895981
    VIRIN: 260827-F-XM722-1196
    Resolution: 6267x4178
    Size: 3.31 MB
    Location: ALOUETTE, CA
    Web Views: 17
    Downloads: 2

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    The image shows multiple sleek, modern light aircraft with gray camouflage-style paint schemes parked on an airport tarmac. Several people are visible near the aircraft, likely ground crew or pilots. The setting includes multiple aviation hangars in the background, with signage reading 'Exact Air' and 'Composite Aviation'.
    Three men are gathered around a small single-engine propeller aircraft on an airport tarmac. One man on the left is touching the nose of the aircraft, one is leaning against it in the center, and a third stands to the right. A fourth person appears to be seated inside the cockpit.
    Two identical silver light aircraft are parked on an airport tarmac with their canopies open. Each aircraft has a pilot seated inside, one giving a thumbs-up and the other making a peace sign. The aircraft appear to be experimental or kit-built designs with a distinctive pusher or tractor propeller configuration and sleek aerodynamic fuselages.
    A sleek, modern light aircraft with a spinning propeller is taxiing on an airport taxiway near taxiway signage. The aircraft appears to be a canard-style or composite design in gray and white livery with a visible pilot in the cockpit. A second similar aircraft is visible in the background, suggesting a formation or fleet operation.
    Two men are at a small airfield near an experimental aircraft, with one person seated in the cockpit and another standing outside holding a fuel nozzle. The aircraft is labeled 'EXPERIMENTAL' on its fuselage and appears to be a sleek, modern light aircraft. A building with a red sign reading 'EXACT AIR' is visible in the background.
    A man wearing aviator sunglasses and a tactical vest is seated in the open cockpit of a gray experimental aircraft, with the canopy raised. The aircraft bears the word 'EXPERIMENTAL' on its fuselage, indicating it is a homebuilt or prototype aircraft. The setting appears to be a small airfield or aviation facility, with buildings and signage visible in the background.
    A group of seven men pose on an airport tarmac in front of two small aircraft, most wearing matching black t-shirts with a logo. The aircraft appear to be light sport or experimental planes with a distinctive modern design, featuring a green 'V' logo on the tail. The setting appears to be a regional airport with mountains and open sky visible in the background.
    A technician in navy blue work clothes is fueling or servicing a sleek, low-profile experimental aircraft on an airport tarmac. The aircraft is labeled 'EXPERIMENTAL' on its fuselage and features a raised bubble canopy, suggesting it is a prototype or homebuilt design. Several other general aviation aircraft are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military briefing room where a presenter in a flight suit is conducting a mission overview for a group of personnel. The slide displayed shows 'Mission Overview' with details about VUL 1, Package AD04 involving USAF and RCAF forces, with objectives including defending the DAL and striking targets. The audience consists of multiple personnel wearing olive/dark green flight suits with Canadian military patches.
    A military briefing is taking place in a room associated with the 425 'Alouette' Squadron, likely a Canadian Armed Forces unit. An instructor or senior officer is presenting a 'Mission Overview' slide to a group of personnel in flight suits. The briefing covers a joint USAF and RCAF package mission with defensive and strike objectives.

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    Exercices d'entraînement militaire
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    AIR FORCE
    Ex AMALGAM DART 2026
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