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.

FIDAE 2026 Day 1

Air Forces Southern

Video by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio

April 7, 2026 | 1:32

Download

Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 officially began April 7, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, with a ceremony featuring remarks from the president of the Republic of Chile and Chilean senior government and military leaders, followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting. A second ribbon cutting later marked the official opening of the United States exhibition pavilion, which included participation from U.S. Air Forces Southern commander and a visit to the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio) More