2023-10-30 09:35:06
The Air Force of South Korea y EU They started this Monday (10/30/2023) large aerial maneuvers in which some 130 aircraft from both countries participate with the aim of strengthening joint capabilities against North Korea.
The Vigilant Defense 24 exercise, which will last until next Friday (11/03/2023), involves the mobilization of South Korean F-35A stealth fighters, as well as Airbus KC-330 tanker aircraft or E-737 early warning aircraft, according to a statement from the South Korean Air Force.
The drills also involve the deployment of American F-35A, F-35B and FA-18 fighters, as well as the participation of an Australian Air Force tanker aircraft, the letter adds.
During the exercises, which will be carried out uninterruptedly, the allies will carry out air interdiction drills and support operations, in order to improve the interoperability of the advanced combat aircraft of both countries.
The US Air Force has already announced that it is a “defensive” exercise that does not seek to provoke North Koreawhich usually considers these maneuvers as trials to invade their territory. In fact, Pyongyang responded last year at these same air exercises launching more than twenty missiles of different types in a single day.
mn (efe, Archyde.com)
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