Department-Level Exercise (DLE) Series

Through this series, the Department of the Air Force is preparing to be a stronger, more lethal deterrent force, to provide an advantage against competitors and adversaries across all domains, and to ensure regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The DLE series will incorporate multiple command exercises into one overall threat deterrence scenario, including Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), Resolute Space, Mobility Guardian, Emerald Warrior and Bamboo Eagle 25-3.

It will also integrate multiple allies and partners in specific component exercises with shared interests. Partner integration is critical to U.S. efforts to ensure regional and global peace and stability and provides a decisive advantage against complex threats.

Talisman Sabre 25: USAF KC-46 aircraft taxi prior to air refueling mission in Australia

Air Mobility Command

Video by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant

July 14, 2025 | 0:21

A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to Air Mobility Command taxis in preparation for an air refueling mission during Talisman Sabre 25 in Northern Territory, Australia, July 14, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, advancing a safe and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability along key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant) More