# Search and rescue exercises and operations in Europe

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/search-and-rescue-exercises-and-operations-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-11-01T07:35:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, the Italian military and rescue services initiated the SATER 1-26 exercise in the Matese massif. This drill, involving the Italian Air Force and the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps, utilized seven helicopters and various ground teams to test aerial search and rescue procedures in mountainous terrain.

By early November, search and rescue activities continued in the region. In Austria, a coordinated mission involving police, drones, and Red Cross search dogs successfully located a missing 51-year-old man. Simultaneously, emergency services in Italy conducted a joint training exercise near Aldein to simulate the search for a missing family, focusing on improving inter-provincial cooperation and information management among mountain rescue services and civil protection units.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Search and rescue operations conducted in Austria and Italy

Search and rescue teams in Austria successfully located a missing 51-year-old man, while emergency services in Italy conducted a large-scale joint training exercise in alpine terrain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/search-and-rescue-operations-conducted-in-austria-and-italy

### 2026-10-27: Italian military and rescue services launch SATER 1-26 exercise

The Italian Air Force and CNSAS are conducting the SATER 1-26 search and rescue exercise in the Matese massif using seven helicopters to test inter-agency coordination in mountainous terrain.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-military-and-rescue-services-launch-sater-1-26-exercise

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