First held on 29 November 1975, Red Flag exercises bring together aircrews from the USAF, United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Army (USA) …

There are three iterations of Red Flag annually, one U.S. only, one open to FVEY (Five Eyes) participants and one that welcomes an expanded roster of international allies and partners.

Feb 14, 2025 · Red Flag exercises are combat trainings designed to provide aircrews with realistic combat scenarios in contested environments, testing warfighters’ ability to execute complex …

Feb 5, 2024 · Units from the United States Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force (RAF), and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have finished an intense and grueling two weeks …

Jun 3, 2025 · Red Flag exercises were developed in 1975 to build on lessons learned during the Vietnam War. Studies showed the first 10 combat missions were the most dangerous for …

Red Flag, which was developed to help the Air Force “train as it fights,” is a simulated combat train-ing exercise that pulls in the air forces of the United States and al-lies.

Feb 4, 2025 · Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance …

Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness …

Apr 12, 2025 · Red Flag training remains the pinnacle of aerial combat preparation for a reason. It blends history, innovation, and raw intensity into an experience that transforms pilots and crews.

Apr 16, 2024 · Red Flag is a large-force exercise during which the 414th Combat Training Squadron designs complex scenarios designed to elevate air combat skills for the 15 …