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A Chilean air force KC-135E Stratotanker and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fly in Chilean airspace April 5, 2026. The aircraft completed the first-ever in-flight refueling with a Chilean tanker while enroute to Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. and Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling
By 2nd Lt. Grace Brandt | April 10, 2026
U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft—marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.
President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast and Chilean senior government and military leaders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 opening ceremony in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of FIDAE 2026 and highlighted Chile’s leadership in advancing international air and space cooperation and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)
FIDAE 2026 kicks-off highlights U.S.-Chile airpower, partnership
By 2nd Lt Grace Brandt | April 9, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force returned to Santiago, Chile in Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026, hosted by the Chilean Air Force (FACh) April 7, 2026.
Ecuadorian Navy Esmeralda-class missile corvettes BAE Manabi (CM 12) and BAE Loja (CM 16) conduct formation maneuvering alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG), in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime)
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group trains with Ecuador Navy
By Carrier Strike Group 11 | April 9, 2026
The Ecuadorian and U.S. Navies conducted a bilateral maritime engagement as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026 deployment in the Pacific Ocean, April 7-8.
U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Daniel Morales, Space Forces Southern chief of plans, speaks during a meeting with representatives from the University of Arizona’s Kyl Institute for National Security, in Tucson, Arizona, April 2, 2026. The meeting discussed critical training and technology needs required to counter non-hemispheric actors in the Southern Command area of responsibility, with a desire to share these capabilities with partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
SPACEFOR-SOUTH collaborates with University of Arizona to bolster hemispheric space capabilities
By Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves | April 3, 2026
This engagement is part of ongoing efforts for military space professionals to strengthen relationships with space research programs and deliberately develop Guardians through existing research while expanding partnership opportunities in Latin America.
José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama, left, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, and U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera, speak at the Presidential Palace in Panama City, Panama, March 31, 2026. The visit reflects U.S. Southern Command’s focus on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region and reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with the Panamanian people. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Woodard)
SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Panama
By By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | April 1, 2026
SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan has concluded a productive visit to Panama, where he met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and senior government leaders to discuss strengthening the U.S.-Panama security partnership and advancing regional stability.
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