Florida National Guard Advances Command-and-Control Capabilities During Drone Crucible 26.3 – DVIDS

Florida National Guard Advances Command-and-Control Capabilities During Drone Crucible 26.3  DVIDS

STARKE, FL – The future of military operations is increasingly defined by the ability to see, understand and act faster with greater precision. During Drone Crucible 26.3 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, the Florida National Guard (FLNG) put that principle into practice by integrating unmanned aircraft systems, communications technology and situational awareness integration capabilities to give commanders a more complete picture of the battlefield. Photo By Staff Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones | A Florida Army National Soldier monitors a drone exercise during a drone crucible at…… read more read more Photo By Staff Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones | A Florida Army National Soldier monitors a drone exercise during a drone crucible at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, Oct.

2, 2026. Florida Guardsmen with the 3/20th SFG, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Airmen from the 125th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight participated in the crucible alongside personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. The event focused on unmanned aircraft systems, joint interoperability and the integration of emerging capabilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N.W. Huertas)  see less | View Image Page The U.S. National Drone Association hosted Drone Crucible 26.3 alongside the FLNG and in concert with the Department of War, with assistance from Booz Allen