Exercise Blue Sands Typhoon Take Offs
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets through the air during Exercise Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Exercise Blue Sands 26.1 is defensive, routine, and multinational strengthening integrated air and missile defense and counter-drone cooperation with partner and coalition forces to reinforce regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylin Rust)