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politics2 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Teams Beat NATO Units in Multiple Exercises
Ukrainian teams defeated allied forces in naval and ground drills. NATO officials said the results reflect Ukraine's combat experience and are prompting changes in allied training.
France 24finance4 days ago
Polish Civilians Join One-Day Army Training Sessions Near Warsaw
Polish civilians are participating in voluntary one-day army training courses designed to prepare them for potential conflict. The program called "Always Ready" has drawn strong interest as Poland increases defense spending amid regional tensions.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld14 days ago
Iran Relocates Training Base from Arizona to Mexico over Visa Processing Issues
Iran moved a training base from Arizona to Mexico after problems processing visas. The relocation follows reported difficulties with U.S. visa procedures for personnel associated with the base.
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Defense Newsworld16 days ago
Former Mussolini-Era Fuel Cisterns Near Parma Now Used for Underground Combat Training by 17 Nations Including Israel
A former Mussolini-era fuel depot near Parma hosts special forces from Israel, the U.S., and 15 other countries for underground warfare drills. The site reopened in 2020 after decades of disuse.
jurist.orgworld18 days ago
Pentagon reports higher fuel costs and training cuts
The Defense Department has recorded a nearly 27 percent rise in average fuel prices since October. The Army has reduced training programs and flight hours to address a multi-billion-dollar shortfall through September.
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finance23 days ago
Special Operations Chief Says Military Must Drop Some Training Methods
The head of U.S. Special Operations Command stated that the military needs to remove some existing training activities to accommodate new requirements for drones, electronic warfare, and other capabilities.
Defense Newspolitics24 days ago
NATO Soldiers Compete in French Army FPV Drone Event
Soldiers from NATO countries took part in a French Army competition focused on first-person-view drones. Participants raced drones and exchanged operational techniques during the event.
680news.comworld30 days ago
Canadian Armed Forces train 60 members for disaster response in Labrador
The Canadian Armed Forces are conducting a training exercise this week in North West River, Labrador. Sixty service members are practicing responses to a simulated hurricane scenario.
azernews.azworld4 days ago
SOCOM and SOUTHCOM Leaders Seek Expanded Training Ranges and Authority
Commanders of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Southern Command stated this week that they need additional ranges and regulatory flexibility to train for contested environments. Both leaders described current restrictions on drone flights and electromagnetic spectrum use…
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Military.compolitics32 days ago
Iran Holds Public Weapons Training Sessions in Tehran
Iranian Revolutionary Guard members have begun regular public demonstrations in Tehran showing civilians how to handle assault rifles and other weapons. The displays occur during an unsteady ceasefire while officials promote volunteer programs for national defense.
nbcnews.comworld32 days ago
Iranian Civilians Train with Assault Rifles in Tehran
Groups of civilians in central Tehran are receiving basic instruction on AK-47 rifles from members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The sessions are presented as preparation for national defense.
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Fox Newsworld33 days ago
Army Conducts Annual Training Exercise at Fort Hood
U.S. Army units from active duty, reserves, and National Guard completed a multi-day training exercise at Fort Hood, Texas. The drill focused on river crossing operations using new equipment and coordination with Canadian forces.
nbcnews.compolitics33 days ago
Captured Hamas Document Details Seven-Day Training Course for 121 Recruits
A document found by Israeli forces outlines a compressed training program conducted during a ceasefire. The course covered weapons use, first aid, and tactics drawn from prior operations.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld34 days ago
U.S. Soldiers Train to Identify Drones by Sound in Lithuania Exercise
U.S. soldiers practiced recognizing drones by sound during a May 2026 exercise in Lithuania. The training drew from Ukrainian battlefield experience with low-cost unmanned aerial systems.
news.sky.compolitics37 days ago
UK Begins NATO-Standard Helicopter Pilot Training for Ukrainian Forces
Ukrainian Army Aviation helicopter pilots are receiving NATO-standard training in the United Kingdom under Operation Interstorm. The program delivers basic training that enables pilots to transition quickly to Western-built attack helicopters. @Osinttechnical reported the develop…
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Al Jazeeraworld39 days ago
University of Southern California Sold Donated Bodies to U.S. Navy for Israeli Military Training
The University of Southern California sold cadavers donated for scientific research and education to the U.S. Navy. Some of those bodies were used to train Israeli military surgical teams in Los Angeles. The practice occurred without the consent of the donors, according to an inv…
politics39 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Pilots Train NATO Forces in Sweden
Ukrainian drone pilots conducted a training exercise with NATO forces in Sweden. During a mock attack, the pilots demonstrated that NATO troops would have been eliminated if the simulated strike had been real. The exercise highlighted differences in drone warfare tactics between…
interestingengineering.comworld39 days ago
Army Adjusts Training Programs and Spending to Manage $4-6 Billion Shortfall
The Army is canceling elite courses, cutting flight hours and reducing unit training to close a multibillion-dollar gap driven by the Iran war, border missions and rising fuel costs. Internal documents show the III Armored Corps, which controls nearly half the service's combat po…
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abcnews.go.combusiness40 days ago
Army Reduces Training, Tightens Spending as Fiscal Year Ends Amid Higher Fuel Costs and Border Mission Expenses
The Army is canceling elite courses, cutting flight hours and imposing aggressive spending scrutiny as it confronts a multibillion-dollar budget gap driven by the Iran war, border missions and rising personnel costs. Internal documents show the III Armored Corps, representing nea…
Forbesfinance4 days ago
USS George Washington Leaves Yokosuka for Post-Maintenance Sea Trials
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier left its Japanese homeport over the weekend of May 9-10, 2026, following maintenance after its December 2025 deployment. Carrier Air Wing 5 simultaneously began 10 days of field carrier landing practice drills on Iwo Jima. Th…
rfa.orgworld46 days ago
U.S. and Philippine Forces Conduct Joint Live-Fire Drills During Annual Balikatan Exercise
The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division joined the annual Balikatan military exercise on May 5, 2026, in the Philippines. Troops performed counter-landing live-fire training at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag using new drones and HIMARS systems less than 400 miles from Taiwan. @Defense…
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france24.comworld54 days ago
European Troops Join River-Crossing Exercises in France's Aube Region
Soldiers from multiple European nations participated in river-crossing exercises in France as part of the Orion 2026 military training. Belgian, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and French forces took part in the activities in the Aube region. AFP reported the cross-European collaboratio…
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slashgear.comworld54 days ago
U.S. Soldiers Train on Bumblebee Drones for Counter-Drone Combat
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division conducted training on Bumblebee drones at Fort Bragg last week. The exercises focused on drone-on-drone combat techniques observed in Ukraine. The Pentagon is expanding such training to additional bases and overseas locations.