“Phoenix Drone Team” Participates In National Defense Exercise in Simulated Terrain with 142nd Infantry Battalion

Today (27 April 2026), reporters learned that the Phoenix team (drone team) deployed personnel and equipment to participate in a military exercise in a simulated terrain with the 142nd Infantry Battalion. This exercise was part of the 4th Infantry Division's (4th Inf. Div.) training plan for border defense. The objectives of the exercise were to strengthen combat readiness, increase the capabilities of personnel, and test coordination between units in realistic scenarios, focusing on maximizing the effectiveness of border security missions.