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exercise2026-06-24 00:00 UTC
U.S. exercises in Guam and Palau to test integrated air defense against missiles and drones
The article describes upcoming and ongoing U.S. military air and missile defense evaluations tied to Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (Guam) and Tenacious Archer 2026 (Palau), including systems intended to counter drones. It also notes U.S. Army drones will participate in Tenacious Archer 2026.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-06-24 00:00
Reported
2026-06-30
Location
Mason Range, Guam; and Koror, Palau (Tenacious Archer 2026 planned)
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; activity described is training, system integration, and planned live-fire demonstrations.
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