DVIDS – Video – A-Roll: Brig. Gen. John B. Mountford speaks at Project Flytrap in Lithuania

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John B. Mountford, deputy commanding general of readiness for V Corps, addresses viewers to discuss the purpose and advantages of Project Flytrap at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 5, 2026. Project Flytrap is a multinational exercise intended to increase cohesive integration among different intelligence, fire and protection systems to combat evolving drone threats. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Nicodemus Taylor)