DefenceTalkCAMP KONOTOP, Poland: Soldiers, from the U.S., Polish, and French armies, completed a multi-battalion-sized training exercise at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area in Poland, May 29. Although between NATO allies, Exercise Puma 15 marks the first time the partners have conducted with battalions from each respective nation. The annual Polish-led exercise simulated an operation, where armored […]https://www.defencetalk.com/exercise-puma-15-marks-first-for-u-s-polish-french-armies-64392/

DefenceTalkSouth Korea and the United States kicked off a major anti-submarine drill on Monday, weeks after North Korea claimed it had successfully tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile. The three-day exercise, aimed at tackling provocations by North Korean submarines, is being conducted off the southern island of Jeju, the South’s defence ministry said. “This is the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-us-stage-major-joint-anti-submarine-exercise-64389/

DefenceTalkApproximately 250 soldiers, from the Romanian Land Forces, are participating in the multinational Exercise Combined Resolve IV to improve operations in a coalition structure alongside NATO allies and European partners. Since 2003, the Romanian Land Forces have deployed three times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and once in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In […]https://www.defencetalk.com/romania-proving-a-strong-ally-during-exercise-combined-resolve-iv-64362/

DefenceTalkRussia was conducting huge and unexpected war games on Tuesday, coinciding with a NATO drill in the Arctic at a time of heightened tensions in the region. The snap check launched on the orders of President Vladimir Putin involved up to 700 units of military hardware, 12,000 troops and up to 250 aircraft, the defence […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-and-west-hold-war-games-over-arctic-64348/

DefenceTalkJapanese troops will take part in a major US-Australian military exercise for the first time in July, as Washington looks to bolster links among its allies in the face of an increasingly assertive China. Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — its army — will send 40 personnel to participate in Talisman Sabre, a two-yearly drill […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-to-join-major-us-australia-military-drill-64325/

DefenceTalkDespite hours of planning and preparation dedicated toward a common goal, those involved would not know if the planning was a success until the plans are implemented. It is only then when all involved learn whether the initial phases led to a seamless flow, or a failure. Planning is an essential part of every military […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-plans-exercise-with-romanian-land-force-64320/

DefenceTalkNATO members and partners have begun large-scale aerial drills in northern Europe. The exercises take place against the backdrop of terse language between the western allliance and Russia over Ukraine’s conflict. Several NATO members and their allies are taking part Monday in a massive cross-border aerial maneuver in northern Europe that has been described as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-allies-launch-arctic-aerial-drills-64314/

DefenceTalkNorth Korea launched live-fire drills near the disputed sea border with South Korea late Wednesday, the Yonhap news agency reported, amid high tensions over Pyongyang’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test. The reported firing drills — some shot from a war ship — came just hours after Pyongyang informed South Korea of its plans to conduct […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-launches-firing-drills-in-yellow-sea-64203/

DefenceTalkExercise Noble Partner 15 kicked off here, May 11, beginning the 14-day training featuring U.S. and Georgian Service members. The exercise will involve the efforts and contributions of paratroopers, from Troop C, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade; Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division; and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-georgian-forces-begin-two-week-exercise-noble-partner-64169/

DefenceTalkWith the target in sight, instructions are relayed to waiting artillerymen – a fire mission is underway. With a deep thud, followed by a brief moment of eerie silence, massive explosions erupt downrange – another enemy has been wiped from the battlefield. Such was the intent as fires teams of various NATO allies came together […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-allies-make-splash-during-exercise-flaming-thunder-64023/