U.S., Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Republic of Korea service members commence the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia, Exercise Cobra Gold 2026, with an opening ceremony at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. The U.S. and Thailand host the 45th annual Cobra Gold from Feb. 24 to Mar. 6, with 8,000 troops from 30 nations participating in military training and humanitarian projects. The exercise strengthens regional partnerships and demonstrates U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Omarion Hall)
The 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment spent 2025 strengthening the Army's information advantage, using storytelling to build trust, highlight readiness, and shape how audiences worldwide see the U.S. Army.
Since 1994, the U.S. Army and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) have annually conducted Rising Thunder, an exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness amongst both allied nations.
