Launched in 1982, Cobra Gold is now one of the world's largest multinational military exercises, with around 30 countries ...

NONG PHAI LOM, Thailand — Missile launches and small-arms fire are integral to Cobra Gold, the largest joint military exercise in mainland Asia, but a quieter form of warfare has steadily ...

Cobra Gold began as a joint Thai-U.S. maritime exercise in 1982 and has evolved into a much larger operation. It consists of three parts--field training, a “command post” staff exercise, and ...

Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, observed key operations of the 44th Cobra Gold military exercise on March 4, 2025. The visit took place at the 2nd Army Area Command, Suranaree Camp ...

Cobra Gold, the largest multinational military exercise in mainland Asia, concluded in explosive fashion, but the real focus was a renewed emphasis on modern tactics and emerging technologies.