In the USA, Virtual Flag 21 virtual exercises prepared in case of war with Russia
Air Force (Air Force) The United States during the virtual exercises Virtual Flag 21 conducted preparations in case of war with Russia or China, writes the American publication 19FortyFive.
"Virtual Flag 21 was invented to simulate ongoing combat operations in several areas simultaneously, including air, space and cyberspace. A truly joint approach will be necessary in the event of a conflict with an opponent of the level of China or Russia," the publication says.
In total, Virtual Flag 21 was attended by military personnel from four allied countries (200 military personnel from the United States and 144 from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia), who conducted more than 6,461 joint training events for 67 different units managing seven networks and 23 systems connected to 29 facilities around the world.
The publication notes that Virtual Flag 21 provided "an excellent opportunity to integrate the space field into tactical and operational environments."
The exercises, in particular, involved working out joint actions in cyberspace. "The planners divided cyber operators from four countries into two teams. The red team consisted of American, British and Canadian cyber operators posing as the enemy, and the blue team consisted of a British cyber defense group supported by Canadian military intelligence. The goal of the red team was to break through the blue defense, while the blue team tried to repel the red attack," writes 19FortyFive.
In August, the Breaking Defense publication admitted that the Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) has advantages over the Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS). The publication noted that, probably, the United States and Great Britain will gain advantages in using ODIN over other "staunch allies" operating fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters.
