BLUF

Around 100 aircraft (over 20 types) from 20 nations participating. Finland and Sweden join embedded aviators this year and Japan is deploying F-35 Lightning II’s for the first time. Australia contributing eight different aircraft types.

Learning Outcomes

  • Air & Space Power: Explains how large multinational aviation exercises improve interoperability, readiness and the ability to operate effectively with international partners in complex environments. 
  • Strategic Influences: Shows how regular multinational training strengthens relationships and supports regional security during a period of increased international tension. 
  • Leadership: Demonstrates how leaders prepare teams through realistic training rather than focusing on a single current threat, building adaptable skills for future operations. 

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