US, Australia and Marines drill mass bomb-building in Texas
The US Air Force, Marine Corps, and Royal Australian Air Force conducted a large-scale munitions production exercise, named Death Strike: Trident Fury, at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas from June 22 to 25, 2026. Hosted by the 7th Munitions Squadron, the exercise tested combat production techniques and interoperability under pressure. Personnel operated 24-hour shifts building conventional bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles. The exercise included unexpected daily FRAG changes to simulate dynamic environments. RAAF personnel led a major conventional bomb build on the final day, integrating with US forces. The event culminated in Agile Combat Employment techniques under simulated austere conditions, validating the ability to surge munitions production for the base's B-1B Lancer bombers.
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