ALT U.S. Army Pfc. Mickey Leonard, an infantryman assigned to Echo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, patrols through a forested area while carrying an M249 light machine gun during the force-on-force phase of Project Flytrap at Pabrad\u0117 Training Area, Lithuania, May 4, 2026. U.S. Soldiers faced off against British paratroopers from the U.K. Parachute Regiment in a series of simulated engagements designed to test counter-unmanned aerial system integration in a contested environment. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Max Elliott)
ALT From left, U.S. Army Pfc. Chase Anders, an infantryman, and Spc. Anthony Reyes, both infantrymen assigned to Echo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, engage a simulated enemy position during the force-on-force phase of Project Flytrap at Pabrad\u0117 Training Area, Lithuania, May 4, 2026. U.S. Soldiers faced off against British paratroopers from the U.K. Parachute Regiment in a series of simulated engagements designed to test counter-unmanned aerial system integration in a contested environment. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Max Elliott)
ALT U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Fahad Kasamba, an infantryman assigned to Echo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, engages a simulated enemy position alongside fellow Soldiers during the force-on-force phase of Project Flytrap at Pabrad\u0117 Training Area, Lithuania, May 4, 2026. U.S. Soldiers faced off against British paratroopers from the U.K. Parachute Regiment in a series of simulated engagements designed to test counter-unmanned aerial system integration in a contested environment. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Max Elliott)
ALT ✨ Project Flytrap 4.5: The 5th Battalion showcased cutting-edge c-UAS tech at Putlos, Germany! Our air defenders engaged and captured drones, enhancing NATO's deterrent capabilities. 🤝 #ProjectFlytrap #AirDefense #cUAS #NATO
ALT ✨ Project Flytrap 4.5: The 5th Battalion showcased cutting-edge c-UAS tech at Putlos, Germany! Our air defenders engaged and captured drones, enhancing NATO's deterrent capabilities. 🤝 #ProjectFlytrap #AirDefense #cUAS #NATO
ALT ✨ Project Flytrap 4.5: The 5th Battalion showcased cutting-edge c-UAS tech at Putlos, Germany! Our air defenders engaged and captured drones, enhancing NATO's deterrent capabilities. 🤝 #ProjectFlytrap #AirDefense #cUAS #NATO
ALT ✨ Project Flytrap 4.5: The 5th Battalion showcased cutting-edge c-UAS tech at Putlos, Germany! Our air defenders engaged and captured drones, enhancing NATO's deterrent capabilities. 🤝 #ProjectFlytrap #AirDefense #cUAS #NATO
ALT @VCorps leaders share lessons learned on counter-UAS training from Project Flytrap
ALT U.S. Amb to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker observing latest counter-drone gear
ALT 🚀 Defending against drone threats at #ProjectFlytrap 4.0! U.S. & U.K. Soldiers train with tech like the Terrestrial Layer System Manpack. U.S. Amb to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker also got a look at the latest counter-drone gear! #ThisisUSAREURAF #SwordOfFreedom #StrongerTogether
ALT 🚀 Defending against drone threats at #ProjectFlytrap 4.0! U.S. & U.K. Soldiers train with tech like the Terrestrial Layer System Manpack. U.S. Amb to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker also got a look at the latest counter-drone gear! #ThisisUSAREURAF #SwordOfFreedom #StrongerTogether
ALT 🚀 Defending against drone threats at #ProjectFlytrap 4.0! U.S. & U.K. Soldiers train with tech like the Terrestrial Layer System Manpack. U.S. Amb to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker also got a look at the latest counter-drone gear! #ThisisUSAREURAF #SwordOfFreedom #StrongerTogether
ALT 🚀 Defending against drone threats at #ProjectFlytrap 4.0! U.S. & U.K. Soldiers train with tech like the Terrestrial Layer System Manpack. U.S. Amb to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker also got a look at the latest counter-drone gear! #ThisisUSAREURAF #SwordOfFreedom #StrongerTogether
ALT U.S. soldier holds a security position using an M240B machine gun.
ALT U.S. soldiers prepare for a training mission during Project Flytrap.
ALT U.S. soldier communicates via radio in a tunnel system with opposition forces located inside.
ALT A U.S. Soldier secures detection panels
ALT A U.S. Soldier directs his Soldiers on the establishment of the EchoShield
ALT U.S. Soldier intercepts live location data of nearby drones
ALT Multiple soldiers aim guns into the sky
ALT A soldier points a gun at the sky
ALT A soldier points a gun at the sky