DefenceTalkA scenario involving potential military action in Syria will not be part of the upcoming large-scale Russian-Belarusian military exercise Zapad-2013, a senior Russian defense official said. “I am taking the full responsibility by saying that the [Zapad-2013] drills will focus on practicing various forms of interoperability between branches of armed forces, including an assault landing,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/no-syrian-scenario-at-zapad-2013-drills-russia-49071/

DefenceTalkAmerican and Japanese snipers came together to exchange their knowledge and learn from each other to enhance their combat readiness Sept. 5, at the Yakima Training Center, Wash. They focused on target detection, reconnaissance techniques and cover and concealment. The training was part of Operation Rising Thunder 13, a three-week exercise designed to develop all […]https://www.defencetalk.com/american-japanese-snipers-train-on-common-ground-49003/

DefenceTalkGroundbreaking advancements to F-16 Fighting Falcon warfare training here arrived during the week of Aug. 12 through 16 in the form of a Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range, or JDEWR. The JDEWR is a weapon system that provides tactical-level training to participants in live training events. It’s implemented as a threat capable of submitting ground […]https://www.defencetalk.com/training-system-brings-fight-to-f-16-pilots-48870/

DefenceTalkA Royal Navy warship and RAF Typhoons have put their skills and technology to the test during a joint exercise. The aircraft joined HMS Dragon and US fighter jets in a training exercise to detect, classify and monitor contacts on the sea’s surface in the challenging conditions of the Gulf. The Type 45 destroyer provides […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-navy-and-raf-join-forces-in-the-gulf-48841/

DefenceTalkIt is not a scene one would wish to envision: an explosion in an American town, with the emergency response broadcast blaring a message of caution over loud speakers to concerned citizens affected by the blast. Burning buildings, clothes scattered in every direction, debris blocking once passable roadways, all are merely a small portion of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/vibrant-response-trains-troops-for-nuclear-disaster-48801/

DefenceTalkCanceling U.S. participation in the Bright Star military exercise with Egypt sends a strong objection to the Egyptian government about the recent violence in the country, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said here today. President Barack Obama announced the decision earlier today. Despite the cancellation, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has told Egyptian Defense Minister Lt. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-cancels-bright-star-exercise-with-egypt-48779/

DefenceTalkNorth and South Korea will hold a seventh round of talks Wednesday on reopening their joint industrial park in Kaesong, with a lot more than the future of the complex riding on the outcome. With South Korea kicking off a military exercise with the United States next week, the result of the negotiations could determine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/military-drill-looms-large-over-inter-korea-talks-48739/

DefenceTalkThumping sounds of helicopter blades kicked up swirls of dirt as Soldiers directed 4th Combat Aviation Brigade aircraft to sling-load equipment as part of a field training exercise on Fort Carson, July 25. The 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade “Iron Eagles,” 4th Infantry Division, conducted their first field […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iron-eagles-conduct-1st-field-exercise-at-carson-48644/

DefenceTalkAn odd underwater ballet has been unfolding in the Mediterranean port of Toulon these past few days. Under the scrutiny of their masters, whose eyes are glued to computer screens, the world’s first fleet of “marine drones” is being put through its paces. Five European countries — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal — have […]https://www.defencetalk.com/time-to-train-for-worlds-first-fleet-of-marine-drones-48630/

DefenceTalkApproximately 700 U.S. and 3,000 South African Defense Force service members gathered here for the opening ceremony of Exercise Shared Accord 13, July 24. This is the second exercise of its type between these two countries and is the result of bilateral discussions that originated in 2009, and were approved in 2010. “This particular exercise […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-africa-south-african-partners-kick-off-exercise-shared-accord-13-48583/