The US has re-entered an era of peer competition with Russia and now China as well. Supporting this new geopolitical reality is a flurry of activities to increase the rigor and scale of DoD’s training and education programs. Group Editor Marty Kauchak reviews the developments.
Exercise Cope North 2022 will feature approximately 130 aircraft from over 30 units, generating more than 2,000 sorties across seven islands and 10 airfields.
Members of the 20th Special Forces Group, Massachusetts Army National Guard, conducted hypothermia training with Michigan first responders at Lake Margrethe.
The Peoples Liberation Army has started its military training for 2022, with one of the first sessions being undertaken at a training ground of a PLA aviation brigade under the 81st Group Army.
First-time exhibitors at I/ITSEC catered to the rise of digital natives. MS&T’s Ken Storey explored some off-the-main-aisle booths featuring bold thinking and aspirations.
Earlier this year, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support awarded Rheinmetall a procurement contract for 440 Training Device, Duel Simulator (AGDUS), Passive Vehicle systems.