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July 21, 2025
F-35 international interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 – a first for the USAF

Two U.S. Air Force pilots successfully flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission during exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16.
July 15, 2025
55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness

Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force's AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand.
June 27, 2025
U.S. joined Kyrgyz-led Ak Shumkar 2025 exercise

U.S. Air Forces Central and the Montana Army and Air National Guard partnered with the Kyrgyz Republic for exercise Ak Shumkar 2025, June 23-27, focused on expanding partnerships and increasing interoperability among partner forces throughout Central Asia.
May 9, 2025
US Space Force, Italian Air Force sign statement to expand space security cooperation

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Luca Goretti signed a statement of understanding.
Feb. 12, 2025
352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments

The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
Feb. 8, 2025
U.S., Allied Air Forces and Joint Partners Strengthen Readiness in Bamboo Eagle 25-1

The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the USAF alongside the joint force and allied forces from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and, for the first time, Royal Canadian Air Force designed to enhance cooperation, agility, and
Dec. 5, 2024
Space Force activates component field command in Japan

The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan at Yokota Air Base.
March 5, 2024
U.S., U.K. Reservists share AE expertise in longstanding partnership

A team of Reservists from the Royal Air Force was hosted by the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to deepen each others’ expertise and maintain their ongoing partnership during a training event at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 1-3, 2024.
Feb. 28, 2024
DoD participates in Singapore Airshow 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024 (SA2024) with an aerial demonstration by the B-52H Stratofortress and static displays at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25.
Feb. 23, 2024
Securing the Information Environment: 16th Air Force joins forces with Poland Cyber Command

Interoperability is the ability of organizations and systems to work together effectively and efficiently to reach a common objective.For 16th Air Force and the Poland Cyber Command, the common objective is to hunt, expose, disrupt and defeat malicious cyber actors and other malign threats in the