South Korean and U.S. Air Forces Conduct Joint Long-Range Combat Drills
The air forces of South Korea and the United States conducted combined long-range aviation combat drills over the Yellow Sea. This operation is a part of the larger 'Freedom Shield' joint military exercise. The drills involved advanced fighter jets, including South Korean F-35A and KF-16 aircraft alongside American F-16 and F-35B fighters. The primary objective was to enhance joint operational capabilities and strengthen deterrence against potential threats. The training specifically simulated the neutralization of enemy long-range artillery, demonstrating the allies' precision strike capabilities.
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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