# U.S. and Colombian Armies Train in Colombia

Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027 brings roughly 350 U.S. personnel and more than 400 Colombian soldiers together in Colombia for training scheduled through mid-November 2026. Activities include jungle warfare, counter-IED, maritime interdiction, cyber, command-post, and ground-security training, reflecting increased U.S. Army focus on the Western Hemisphere. No contract award, solicitation, or funding amount is reported, so the exercise signals areas of potential demand rather than a specific open procurement opportunity.

- The exercise highlights potential demand for interoperable training, operational support, and capabilities that support U.S.-Colombian military cooperation.
- Contractors can assess whether their training, counter-IED, maritime, cyber, or command-and-control offerings align with the capabilities exercised; the signal does not identify a procurement route or buying timeline.
- The exercise is scheduled to continue through mid-November 2026, making it a current indicator of operational priorities rather than a published solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (USA)
- U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command
- Colombian National Army
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Sources
- [US, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivot - Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2026/11/06/us-colombian-troops-kick-off-exercise-amid-the-pentagons-western-hemisphere-pivot) - Defense News