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Jan. 28, 2026
US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26

The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Dec. 10, 2025
F-35 cross-servicing demo showcases Allied interoperability

Allied Air Chiefs observed a major leap forward in European airpower cooperation as Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force weapons specialists successfully conducted a cross-servicing weapons load on a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the European Air Chiefs Group meeting at Ramstein Air
Dec. 7, 2025
US defends space interests in partnership with allies: CSpO Initiative to advance coalition spacepower

The 10 member nations of the Combined Space Operations Initiative met in France to reaffirm the strength and relevance of CSpO to deterrence, interoperability, and space warfighting capability.
Sept. 29, 2025
Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific

The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force commenced the first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 at Misawa Air Base.
Aug. 11, 2025
Intelligence experts ensure multinational mission readiness during DLE 2025

All-source intelligence analysts at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and Dyess AFB, Texas, provided combined intelligence to U.S. and Allied forces during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise, July 10–31, 2025.
July 31, 2025
Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Saber 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian Battle Management Command and Control element is
July 29, 2025
Colombian, U.S. Air Forces Launch Relámpago de los Andes Exercise in Colombia

A powerful demonstration of international alliances and military readiness took flight yesterday as the Colombian Air Force joined forces with the United States to officially kick off Relámpago de los Andes (RDLA) 2025. The Colombian-led exercise brings together airpower, expertise and shared values
July 23, 2025
US, Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2

PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
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.