The Gray Flag Exercise is a high-tech military event organized by the U.S. Navy to test and integrate advanced technologies in realistic combat scenarios. It’s smaller than exercises like Red Flag but focuses on evaluating "near-future capabilities" and developing tactics for their use.
Key Facts
- Purpose: Test cutting-edge systems and ensure they are ready for real-world missions.
- Organizers: Run by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) under Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
- Location: Held annually at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California.
- Participants: U.S. Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and international allies like Australia and the U.K.
