Marine Corps, Navy hold large-scale amphibious landing drills on southeast coast
The Navy and Marine Corps are currently undertaking a joint regular amphibious landing exercise on the country's southeast coast, with a focus on incorporating manned and unmanned combat systems to enhance joint capabilities, the armed forces said Wednesday. The division-level landing drills kicked off last Thursday and will run through Saturday, with about 5,700 troops deployed to Pohang, about…
The Marine Corps and Navy have commenced a major amphibious landing exercise along South Korea's southeast coast, featuring the integration of both manned and unmanned combat systems. The drills, which will continue through Saturday, involve approximately 5,700 troops stationed in Pohang, roughly 270 kilometers southeast of Seoul.
Key assets participating in the exercise include the Marado amphibious assault ship, Marine helicopters, P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, FA-50 light attack fighters, and C-130 transport aircraft. The culmination of the exercise, known as the Decisive Action phase, involves coordinated assault operations carried out by both sea and air forces.
The exercise underscores the importance of joint interoperability and exceptional teamwork, reflecting modern warfare's evolving nature through the incorporation of uncrewed systems.
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