UITC

USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: USARUER International Tank Challenge

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Video by Pfc. Jaidyn Moore

U.S. Soldiers and Allies Participate in Multinational Training Exercise in Estonia (Hedgehog 25)

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

May 14, 2025 | 1:01

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, patrol the area in M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and receive dronebuster training with Estonian soldiers during Exercise Hedgehog 25 near Camp Reedo, Estonia, May 13-14, 2025. Exercise Hedgehog 25 is a large-scale international military exercise led by the Estonian Defence Forces, focused on the rapid deployment of allied forces and the enhancement of multinational interoperability. As the designated opposition force, 5-7 CAV challenges participating units with a complex, realistic scenario to strengthen multinational interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Jaidyn Moore)

00;00;05;00 - 00;00;20;20 U.S. Army M2A4 Bradley maneuvers through the roads.
00;00;20;20 - 00;00;27;06 M2A4 Bradley turret rotates while pulling security.
00;00;32;07 - 00;00;37;00 Close-up of 5-7 CAV unit on the M2A4 Bradley.
00;00;37;00 - 00;00;41;29 Footage of drone in the sky.
00;00;41;29 - 00;00;45;25 Estonian soldier points dronebuster towards drone in the sky.
00;00;45;25 - 00;00;50;19 Estonian soldier hands over dronebuster.
00;00;50;19 - 00;00;53;09 Close-up of Estonian soldiers patch.
00;00;53;09 - 00;01;01;09 U.S. Soldier points dronebuster towards drone in the sky.