S. Korea, US to hold UFS exercise from Aug. 17
South Korea and the United States will conduct their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise from Aug. 17 to 27, with this year’s drills reflecting evolving threats including drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks, the allies said Monday. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command announced the schedule during a joint briefing in Seoul. The allies described UFS…
South Korea and the United States have announced that they will hold their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, titled UFS 26, from August 17 to 27. This year's drills will focus on evolving threats such as drones, GPS disruption, and cyberattacks. Approximately 18,000 South Korean troops will take part in the exercise, which is described by the allies as defensive in nature.
The number of combined field training exercises at the battalion level or above will decrease from 17 in 2025 to 14. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command announced the schedule during a joint briefing in Seoul, emphasizing the close coordination between the two nations in planning and executing the exercises.
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