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

Read the Press Release here.

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Video by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell

Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, F-15s and French Air and Space Force Rafales

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

June 25, 2025 | 1:24

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, conducts aerial refueling operations with U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15 Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, and French Air and Space Force Rafale Cs from Mont-de-Marsan, Fighter Regiment 2/30, Normandie-Niémen, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 25, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a recurring multinational training exercise between the U.S., U.K. and France to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. Finland hosted this iteration of the training series for the first time. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)