Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology
The Army conducted a training exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, to prepare for modern battlefield challenges. This involved active duty, reserve, and National Guard troops, along with Canadian forces. The exercise focused on utilizing advanced technology and realistic combat scenarios to enhance operational readiness.
- ▪The training exercise was named 'Operation Hood Strike' and involved multiple Army units.
- ▪Troops participated in a realistic combat scenario that required crossing Lake Belton.
- ▪Engineers built a specialized raft to facilitate the movement of heavy equipment like M1 Abrams tanks.
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Military Tech Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology Texas training included the Army's active duty, reserves and National Guard, plus Canadian troops By Asher Redd Fox News Published May 20, 2026 4:19am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Army trains in Texas for the demands of the modern battlefield Army engineers are trying to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern battlefield. In Fort Hood, Texas, active, reserve and National Guard Army troops put their combat abilities to the test in a rigorous, hands-on training.
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