Thread by @sfrantzman

Drone warfare using UAVs is increasing around the world, and that means increased training relating to drones and counter-UAS operations #DroneWars

For instance on Sept 13 a member of the 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, called in "a possible drone sighting during a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea...The scenario trained defenders on their ability to identify and effectively respond"

"Defenders assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron respond to a drone sighting during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022."

In Sweden a member of the Swedish Marines, with 4th Boat Training Company, 2d Swedish Marine Battalion, demonstrates to US Marines, with Mobile Reconnaissance Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, the procedures on how to deploy an RQ-20 Puma

Using a "reconnaissance drone from a moving boat over open water, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation"

They "deployed an RQ-20 Puma unmanned aerial system from a Swedish group boat, testing reconnaissance capabilities across the maritime domain, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2022."

In another case a US Air Force Staff Sgt from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) noncommissioned officer in charge, spoke with wing inspection team members during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2022.

"The sUAS is a multi-purpose aircraft, used to provide reconnaissance and intelligence as well as to rapidly analyze airfield damage."

The training event enabled "Airmen to hone their skills in a simulated environment to prepare for real-world situations."

Also US Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team reviewed a drone scenario during Exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-06 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug, 31, 2022.

"Agile Combat Employment is a warfighting concept that will increase survivability and allow for the generation of combat power despite enemy attempts at saturation attacks on forward airfields."