# Colombia and US Troops Train with Drones in Tolemaida

> US and Colombian armies conduct joint drone exercises in Tolemaida during Southern Vanguard 2027.
- Title: Colombia and US Troops Train with Drones in Tolemaida
- Summary: US and Colombian armies conduct joint drone exercises in Tolemaida during Southern Vanguard 2027.
- Keywords: southern vanguard 2027, colombia, colombian army, tolemaida, drone exercises, joint military training, Infobae
- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/colombia/2026/11/10/continua-entrenamiento-de-los-ejercitos-de-ee-uu-y-colombia-participaron-en-una-demostracion-de-operaciones-con-drones-en-tolemaida
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## Joint Military Exercise
Colombian and US armies conducted joint drone exercises and tactical drills in Tolemaida during Southern Vanguard 2027.
## Exercise Details
The training included troop landings, improvised explosive device neutralization, and drone operations to improve coordination between forces.
## Participation Numbers
Approximately 800 participants joined the exercise, including over 400 Colombian military personnel and 350 US soldiers.
## Training Objectives
The exercise aimed to strengthen operational coordination, share knowledge, and prepare for regional security challenges.
## Medical Exercises
US and Colombian medical teams practiced emergency response using simulated mine injuries during the exercise.
## Exercise Timeline
The main exercise began on November 2, 2026, and ran until mid-November 2026 with multiple training phases.
## Regional Cooperation
Southern Vanguard 2027 is the fourth iteration of the exercise, previously held in Chile, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
## Key takeaway

Colombian and US military forces completed joint drone exercises and tactical drills in Tolemaida as part of Southern Vanguard 2027 to improve coordination and counter regional threats.