High-Fidelity Cyber Training Conducted by 33rd RGS and 392nd CTS

• •Magenta Stars exercise tested 69th Cyberspace Squadron's defensive capabilities.
• •The training involved realistic threat scenarios and simulated adversarial intrusions.
• •Collaboration with aggressors allowed operators to enhance detection and remediation skills.

In late September 2026, the 33rd Range and Aggressor Squadron, in partnership with the 392nd Combat Training Squadron, conducted the Magenta Stars exercise. This event involved 69th Cyberspace Squadron operators who faced high-fidelity threat scenarios designed to test their ability to protect operational space networks. The exercise simulated adversarial intrusions over three days, with two defensive cyber crews responding to persistent threats. The training aimed to enhance operational readiness and involved realistic tactics based on real-world advanced persistent threats. The exercise provided operators with opportunities to improve their threat detection and remediation skills through collaboration with aggressors. The event was part of the Space Force Generation readiness validation cycle for the 69th CYS, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in rapidly evolving operational demands.