South Korea and U.S. Conduct Joint Long-Range Air Combat Drills
The air forces of South Korea and the United States conducted combined long-range aviation combat drills over the Yellow Sea. The exercise, part of the annual Freedom Shield military training, involved dozens of advanced fighter jets from both nations. Aircraft participating included South Korean F-35A, F-15K, and KF-16 fighters, alongside U.S. F-35A, F-16, and KC-135 tankers. The drills focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness, featuring live-fire exercises with air-to-air missiles. This joint training aims to strengthen the combined defense posture against North Korean threats.
Official Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03-19/national/defense/ROKUS-combined-forces-conduct-longrange-aviation-combat-drills/2548675
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