Cobra Gold 2025: How PMTEC Shapes Future Operations Through Collaborative Training

20 March 2025

From By Jennifer Kurylowicz, INDOPACOM J708 PMTEC

BANGKOK – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s J7's Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) facilitated seamless interagency cooperation during Cobra Gold 25, held in Thailand from February 25-March 7.

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U.S. government contractors with the U.S. Army's Threat Systems Management Office and U.S. civilian contractors with Griffon Aerospace, prepare an Outlaw G2 MQM 170C target drone to launch for a simulated maritime strike at the Hat Yao Training Camp during exercise Cobra Gold, March 4.

SLIDESHOW | images | 250304-N-MK318-1032 U.S. government contractors with the U.S. Army's Threat Systems Management Office and U.S. civilian contractors with Griffon Aerospace, prepare an Outlaw G2 MQM 170C target drone to launch for a simulated maritime strike at the Hat Yao Training Camp during exercise Cobra Gold, March 4. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia taking place from Feb. 26 – Mar. 8, 2025. The maritime strike simulation showcases the strength and coordination of joint forces and demonstrates advanced missile capabilities. Cobra Gold highlights the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while strengthening interoperability and enhancing readiness through field exercises, disaster simulations and humanitarian projects with allied and partnered nations and civilian agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Granado)

An Outlaw G2 MQM 170C target drone, an asset of U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office and U.S. civilian contractors, Griffon Aerospace, is prepared a to launch for a simulated maritime strike at the Hat Yao Training Camp during exercise Cobra Gold, March 4. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia taking place from Feb. 26 – Mar. 8, 2025.

SLIDESHOW | images | 250304-N-MK318-1046 An Outlaw G2 MQM 170C target drone, an asset of U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office and U.S. civilian contractors, Griffon Aerospace, is prepared a to launch for a simulated maritime strike at the Hat Yao Training Camp during exercise Cobra Gold, March 4. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia taking place from Feb. 26 – Mar. 8, 2025. The maritime strike simulation showcases the strength and coordination of joint forces and demonstrates advanced missile capabilities. Cobra Gold highlights the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while strengthening interoperability and enhancing readiness through field exercises, disaster simulations and humanitarian projects with allied and partnered nations and civilian agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Granado)

PMTEC team members, including Dr Andre Stridiron, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager, meet with Cobra Gold 2025 Counter-UAS participants at the Phu Lam Yai Training Area, Thailand

SLIDESHOW | images | Cobra Gold 2025: How PMTEC Shapes Future Operations Through Collaborative Training PMTEC team members, including Dr Andre Stridiron, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager, meet with Cobra Gold 2025 Counter-UAS participants at the Phu Lam Yai Training Area, Thailand

During the exercise, PMTEC synchronized joint all-domain operations with allies and partners from across the region. PMTEC's multifaceted support included assisting PACAF’s Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range (JDEWR) team with coordination of Live-Virtual-Constructive and Space/Electronic Warfare effects. PMTEC also coordinated multi-agency deployments, providing live-fire targets and counter-unmanned aerial systems capabilities, establishing interagency connections for satellite communication, providing scenario support, and facilitating collaborative joint after-action reviews.

The high-end tactical environment successfully supported the complex integration of forces from 8 nations, encompassing over 1,700 personnel, 15 aircraft, and ships, across five major live-fire and operational events.

PMTEC’s efforts emphasized integrated operations across land, maritime, air, space, and cyber domains, reflecting the evolving nature of modern warfare. Cobra Gold 25 improved the ability of participating forces to operate seamlessly together, using shared tactics, techniques, and procedures.

“PMTEC represents an evolution in warfare, acting as the connective tissue between military services – both U.S. and multinational – as well as interagency partners and industry,” said Dr. Andre Stridiron, program manager, PMTEC. “PMTEC builds the platform, bringing in resources, and expertise to design and execute realistic training scenarios that allow agencies to work together seamlessly. By doing so, PMTEC ensures that when the stakes are real, the bonds of trust, interoperability, and shared understanding forged during these exercises will enable a unified and decisive response.”

Multilateral exercises such as Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 25 strengthen our relationships and enhance interoperability with Allies and partners through shared experiences and rigorous training and the value of these efforts extends far beyond Cobra Gold. PMTEC leverages insights gained from each exercise to refine not only future iterations of this event but also a wide range of INDOPACOM J7 exercises and real-world operations.