The U.S. and partner nations on Wednesday wrapped up Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, which involved 10 days of training that saw anti-submarine warfare, cutting edge drone testing and a multinational maritime strike. “What we promised in preparation, we proved in execution,” said Rear Adm. Jay Clark, the VS26 Exercise Control Group Director, said in a U.S. Navy news release. “Over 10 days of intensive, high-end operations, Valiant Shield demonstrated that our alliance is not just a partnership on paper, but a formidable, unified force. By integrating our multinational allies and seamlessly executing complex maneuvers across every domain, we have proven our
U.S., Partners Wrap Exercise Valiant Shield
The U.S. and partner nations on Wednesday wrapped up Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, which involved 10 days of training that saw anti-submarine warfare, cutting edge drone testing and a multinational maritime strike. “What we promised in preparation, we proved in execution,” said Rear Adm. Jay Clark,
