US Army:

The Pacific Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center (PIC) hosted the Multilateral Table Top Experiment (MTTX) from 12-16 December here. The groundbreaking event held in conjunction with the 94th Army and Air Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) brought together air and missile defense operators and subject matter experts from eight Asia-Pacific nations including participation from the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and observation from the Royal Singapore Air Force. The event established a rich environment for open collaboration, exchange of perspectives and concerns, and the sharing of regional air surveillance and missile defense visions all-the-while building connections among allies and partners.

Maj. Gen. Brian Gibson, the 94th AAMDC commanding general and keynote speaker, provided opening comments highlighting the importance of integrated air and missile defense in safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific. The constantly evolving threats in the region illustrate the need for all nations to work together in order to be successful. Australian Army Maj. Gen. Chris Smith, the Deputy Commanding General of Strategy and Plans for U.S. Army Pacific, echoed those remarks and highlighted the importance of joining together as one team by integrating defensive systems, sharing IAMD knowledge, and learning from each other’s missile defense lessons in order to reap the benefits of collaboration.

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