10th AAMDC

Air defenders in Europe test new counter-UAS technologies during Project Flytrap 4.5

Leaders and Soldiers from the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command brought together air defenders, Army procurement staff and commercial vendors specializing in counter-unmanned aerial systems technology for a unique military and civilian event at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, Nov. 10-21, 2025. Called Project FlyTrap 4.5, this nearly two-week event gave stakeholders the opportunity to test innovative c-UAS products against simulated threats from drones operating in NATO airspace. The products involved in Project FlyTrap 4.5 were required to demonstrate their ability to either detect, discriminate or defeat the various air threats

NATO allies demonstrate counter-UAS capability during live-fire demonstration in Poland

NOWA DĘBA, Poland — U.S., Polish and Romanian Soldiers demonstrated a new counter-unmanned aircraft system capability on Nov. 18, underscoring how allies are adapting to the growing drone threat along NATO’s eastern flank.

New senior Army air defense NCO takes responsibility at 10th AAMDC

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command marked a change of responsibility on Aug. 18 at Vogelweh Kaserne as Command Sgt. Maj. Henry Scott assumed senior enlisted duties from Command Sgt. Maj. Kellen Rowley. The ceremony honored service, welcomed new leadership, and reinforced why the U.S. Army’s air and missile defense command for Europe and Africa leads on modernization, innovation, and readiness.

Air defense general talks deterrence at LANDEURO

WIESBADEN, Germany — On June 16, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Curtis King, the commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, spoke at the Association of the United States Army LANDEURO event in Wiesbaden, Germany, on the panel “Defending the Skies: Today’s Capabilities, Tomorrow’s Edge.” He was joined by Seanna Senior, senior vice president of product at Govini, and retired Maj. Gen. John George, vice president and Army strategic account executive at Leidos; Riki Ellison, chairman and founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance; and Dr. Alexey Boiarskyi, special adviser to the Ukrainian minister of digital transformation.

Redefining the Possible: European Terrain Serves as Innovation Test Bed

This same spirit of challenging the status quo characterizes today’s military innovation. Much like that groundbreaking move in football, disruptive technologies in modern warfare are upending established doctrines. For decades, military strategies relied on vast, manned aircraft, heavy armor and centralized command structures. Today, the rise of low-cost, agile unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and rapid technological integrations are shifting this paradigm.

First to fire: air defenders conduct first NATO live fire with SGT STOUT in Norway

ANDØYA, Norway — Soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment recently joined NATO allies in the Arctic Circle for Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, putting the U.S. Army’s newest short-range air defense system, the SGT STOUT, to the test through multiple live-fire engagements. The event marked the first time the SGT STOUT, formerly known as the Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense, or M-SHORAD, fired Stinger missiles in an exercise with NATO allies and partners, highlighting the critical role of ground-based air defenses within the Alliance’s integrated air and missile defense architecture.

Air defenders make history at African Lion 2025

In the heat of the rugged Tunisian terrain, the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52d Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, showcased the abilities of the Avenger Air Defense System for the first time on the African continent. This live-fire training, part of the African Lion 2025 exercise, helps train and maintain the U.S. Army’s global readiness.

Change of Charter ceremony underscores commitment to innovation and allies

The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command held a change of charter ceremony April 9, officially welcoming Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brett Bernier as the command’s new command chief warrant officer and bidding farewell to Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Miller, who had served in the role since 2022.

10th AAMDC hosts European integrated air and missile defense symposium in Germany

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – Military leaders and air defense experts from more than 15 NATO countries and partner nations, as well as representatives from U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE), U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), Allied Land Command (LANDCOM), and Allied Air Command (AIRCOM), gathered in southern Germany from Feb. 19-21 for the European Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) Symposium, hosted by 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

10th AAMDC honors sacrifices in 80th anniversary of the liberation of Wingen-sur-Moder

WINGEN-SUR-MODER, France – Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command joined local officials and residents on Jan. 12, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Wingen-sur-Moder. The solemn ceremony honored the bravery and sacrifice of French and American soldiers who fought to free the village from Nazi occupation during World War II.

1-57 ADAR Soldiers strengthen NATO’s air defense with Exercise Southern Shield

BUCHAREST — U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, are putting their readiness to the test in Exercise Southern Shield, a combined U.S.-Romanian Short Range Air Defense exercise, which began on Nov. 14, 2024. The exercise demonstrates NATO’s collective commitment to securing airspace in Eastern Europe amid escalating regional tensions.

King takes over US Army’s air and missile defense command in Europe

Brig. Gen. Curtis King took over from Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett as the head of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command at a ceremony at Sembach Kaserne. The command’s role “is more important than ever, given the return of large-scale ground combat to the Continent,” commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Gen. Darryl Williams said.

1-62 Air Defense Artillery Battalion to transfer authority of the US Patriot mission to 5-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion.

POLAND — The 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment will transfer authority of the U.S. Patriot mission in Eastern Europe to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment on June 17, 2024. The 5-7 ADA rotation signals the U.S. and NATO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the security and defense posture in Eastern Europe.

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Honored as European Missile Defender of the Year in Warsaw

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sanjeev "Jay" Sivasankaran was recognized as the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance’s U.S. Army European Missile Defender of the Year at the 2024 European Missile Defender of the Year conference in Warsaw on May 9. The event, now in its seventh year, recognized air and missile defenders from multiple countries and services, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

10th AAMDC Command Video

Jan. 30, 2026 | 2:32

10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command mission video as of 30JAN2025, showcasing key operations, missions, or initiatives of 10th AAMDC and highlighting collaborative efforts across Europe, Africa, and NATO partnerships (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

10th AAMDC Soldiers Conduct NCO PT

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:50

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, conduct Non-Comissioned Officer's Physical Training event at Functional Fitness ROB in Rhineland Ordinance Barracks, Germany, Jan. 23, 2026. The purpose of NCO PT was to bring the non-comisssioned officers together across the command to train as a team, build camaraderie and strengthen unit cohesion (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Dominic Pereida, Sgt. Zedekiah Kitchens and Sgt. Luis Garcia).

10TH AAMDC Go Army Beat Navy

Dec. 8, 2025 | 2:53

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Curtis King, commanding general of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Henry Scott, senior enlisted advisor of 10th AAMDC, and Col. Haileyesus Bairu, commander of the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade, wish the U.S. Military Academy, West Point football team good luck ahead of this year’s Army–Navy Game Dec. 8, 2025, in Sembach, Germany (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).

Project Flytrap 4.5 review video

Nov. 21, 2025 | 0:59

U.S. Army video features interviews of Soldiers participating in Project FlyTrap 4.5 Nov. 20, 2025, at the Trubbenubungsplatz Putlos, Germany. U.S. Soldiers assigned to 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command tested new, lower-cost, portable sensors and shooters designed for the Eastern Flank Deterrence Line during Project Flytrap 4.5 at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, Germany. The U.S. Army Global Tactical Edge Acquisitions Directorate (GTEAD) team selected four winning systems in the xTechCounter Strike competition, advancing experimentation and transformation efforts for U.S. and NATO forces (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).

Suicide Prevention Month 2025: 10AAMDC Chaplain

Sept. 12, 2025 | 1:22

U.S. Army Chaplain Col. Chris Melvin, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Chaplain, delivers message Sept. 8, 2025, on Sembach Kaserne, Germany, in honor of suicide prevention month. The Army’s SPP theme for 2025 is “We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect.” This theme emphasizes the role that strong, positive relationships play in countering suicide risk (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

10th AAMDC Battery PT

Sept. 8, 2025 | 0:44

U.S. Army air defenders with 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command conduct physical training Aug 25, 2025, on Sembach Kaserne, Germany. 10th AAMDC conducts battery PT every Monday in order to promote unit readiness and boost morale. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez)

Running towards success; soldier set to represent USAREUR-AF in Army ten mile team

Aug. 28, 2025 | 1:57

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Casey MacDiarmada, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear noncommissioned officer of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, gets interviewed for a soldier spotlight Aug 28, 2025, on Sembach Kaserne, Germany. MacDiarmada was chosen for a soldier spotlight due to her fitness journey and her passion to serve. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez)

Above the clouds; an Army mechanic’s ongoing journey towards the stars

July 30, 2025 | 2:08

U.S. Army Sgt. Graham Davis, wheeled vehicle mechanic for 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, gets interview for a soldier spotlight July 30, 2025, on Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Davis was chosen for a soldier spotlight due to his resilience and determination towards his aspirations (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez)

2025 Best Squad Competition (Horizontal)

July 24, 2025 | 0:30

U.S. Army video features air defenders with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, HHB, 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery, and 11th Missile Defense Battery conducting patrol lanes for the 2025 Best Squad Competition June 11, 2025, on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

10th AAMDC's 1000 Pound Challenge

March 18, 2025 | 0:25

U.S. Army Capt. Alec Watkins, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command public affairs officer, joins the 1000 Pound Club Mar. 12, 2025, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. The 1000 Pound Challenge consists of three barbell workouts with a 1000 consecutive pound goal and a 1 hour time limit, with an alternative 500 pound goal (U.S. Army Video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).

10th AAMDC LANDEURO Introduction Video

July 14, 2025 | 1:02

U.S. Army video showcases the upcoming LANDEURO conference occurring July 16-17, 2025 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The LANDEURO conference will be displaying modern equipment and share perspective on addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow's battlefield (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Lilly Pendergrass).

Defender Europe 25 Overview

June 23, 2025 | 1:36

U.S Army Cpl. Alain Joseph Honapltonolete Adanza, SGT STOUT non-commissioned officer for 5th battalion 4th air defense artillery regiment, talks about Defender Europe 2025 June 19, 2025, in Vezprem, Hungary.Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army's ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army's operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises-Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian-Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).

Soldier Feature: SPC Terry Stewart

June 5, 2025 | 1:48

U.S. Army Spc. Terry Stewart, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Executive Admin Assistant, shares his Army Story June 3, 2025 on Sembach, Germany. The video shows Stewart completing the 1000lb club with an overall score of 1210 pounds (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

2025 Best Squad Competition

June 17, 2025 | 1:02

U.S. Army video features air defenders with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, HHB, 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery, and 11th Missile Defense Battery completing the Ranger Physical Fitness Test for the 2025 Best Squad Competition June 12, 2025, on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

10th AAMDC F2F Competition 2025 Week One

April 15, 2025 | 1:34

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gregory Irvine, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command operations sergeant major, talks about the 10th AAMDC First 2 Fire Competition April 11, 2025, in Ansbach, Germany. The best squad competition determines the best Avenger, SGT Stout, Sentinel, and Patriot crews from across 10th AAMDC from April 7-17 on Ansbach, Baumholder, and within the Oberdachstetten Local Training Area, Germany (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).

Mallet Strike 24 Recap

Dec. 6, 2024 | 1:16

U.S. Army Capt. Mark Fischer, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Commander and Staff Sgt. Marcos Aguilar, Bravo Battery 1-57 ADA Section Sergeant, explains the purpose of Mallet Strike 2024 Nov. 15 in Finland. Mallet Strike 24 is a multinational exercise designed to train soldiers from the U.S. Army and NATO High North allies in various ground-based air defense systems. It also enhances human, tactical and technical air and missile defense integration through live-fire exercises and situational training over two weeks (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade NCO/Officer/ Soldier of the year competition 2024 Day Two (Landscape)

Nov. 21, 2024 | 1:06

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Esparza, the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade Current Operations NCOIC, explains the events for day two of the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade 2024 NCO/Officer/ Soldier of the year competition from Nov. 20 in Ansbach, Germany. The competitors are 1st Lt. Joshua Di cuirci, 1st Lt. Joshua Michel, 2nd Lt. Dominic Bann, Sgt. Keivon Aroji, Staff Sgt. Carlos Saquich, Sgt. Jared Nicolai, Cpl. Trevon Johnson, Spc. Samson Lee, Private 1st Class Joshua Davis, Private 1st Class Christian Rodriguez, and Pvt. Andy Chipres. The competition included events from a Ranger Physical Fitness Test, day and night land navigation, stick lanes, 12 mile ruck march, M4 range, obstacle course, and a series of mystery events (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

Eat a M.R.E with Finnish Army 1st Lt. Lauri Keravuo (Landscape)

Nov. 16, 2024 | 2:18

Finnish Army 1st Lt. Lauri Keravuo, 05M Man-Portable Air Defense System Platoon Leader, eats a M.R.E while answering questions during Mallet Strike 24 Nov. 15 in Lohtaja, Finland. Mallet Strike 2024 is a multinational exercise designed to train soldiers from the U.S. Army and NATO High North allies in various ground-based air defense systems. During this episode, Keravuo shares why he joined the military, his favorite moment from Mallet Strike 24, and his life motto (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Training

Aug. 21, 2024 | 1:09

U.S. Army Sgt. Bryan Kladnik, assigned to Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, 52d ADA Brigade participates in a training exercise at Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, Aug. 14, 2024. U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, simulated an opposing force for an attack on a patrol base. This exercise enabled the unit to practice engagements using Stinger missiles mounted to the Avenger weapon system and to track the helicopters in the air with the Sentinel radar. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)

52D ADA BDE Welcomes New Commander

Aug. 8, 2024 | 1:00

Meet our new Brigade Commander, Col. Hailey Bairu!
Col. Bairu is thrilled to lead the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade and is committed to positively impacting our Soldiers and community. Watch the video to hear his inspiring message to the 52dbest Soldiers!

Introducing our new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Curtis King

June 21, 2024 | 1:31

U.S. Army Brig. Gen Curtis King, 10th AAMDC commanding general, shares a message to the Team 10 family June 21 in Sembach, Germany. King thanks soldiers and their families for all their hard work and resilience while supporting the mission on the Eastern Flank (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Meet Maj. Benjamin Johnson, 10th AAMDC MPEP exchange officer

April 5, 2024 | 0:48

United Kingdom Army Maj. Benjamin Johnston, 10th AAMDC SO2 G5 Plans Officer, shares his experience and the importance of our mission April 5 in Sembach, Germany. Johnston, from the United Kingdom's 7th Air Defence Group, is the G5 Plans Officer through our Military Personnel Exchange Program. The program builds interoperability with our Allies, Partners and NATO entities. Working the in G5, he works to build the vision and strategy for 10th AAMDC for 2030 and beyond. Integrated air and missile defense requires working with our Allies and Partners closely. Maj. Johnston serves as an integral member of Team 10 and we are lucky to have the U.K.’s best serving alongside us, making us truly stronger together.

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