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South Korea, US To Hold Largest-Ever Joint Air Drill

: Apr 14, 2014 - : 9:29 am

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South Korea’s military said Thursday, April 10, it would hold its largest-ever joint air drill with the United States as tensions mount over a series of threats from North Korea.

The twice-yearly Max Thunder exercise — to be held from Friday to April 25 — will be the largest-ever involving 103 aircraft and 1,400 troops, the air force said.

Seoul’s F-15K jet fighters will take part along with US Air Force F-15 and F-16s and US Marines’ FA-18 and EA-18 aircraft, it said in a statement.

“The combined air forces will strengthen their battle readiness under the current situation when tension rises over the Korean peninsula,” it said.

The exercise will focus on “practical scenarios” involving precision attacks on enemies or supply drop missions for troops infiltrating enemy territory, it said.

Separately, the allies are also holding annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle exercises which last from late February to April 18.

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