Korea, France stage joint air drills to enhance interoperability
Korea and France staged a joint aerial exercise this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their troops, the Korean Air Force said Thursday. The three-day drills, which kicked off Tuesday, took place at an air base in Cheongju, about 110 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the armed service. It marks the first joint drills between Korea and France in three years. The Air Force…
Korea and France conducted a three-day joint aerial exercise this week to bolster cooperation between their armed forces, the Korean Air Force announced on Thursday. The drills commenced on Tuesday at an air base in Cheongju, situated roughly 110 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the Korean military. This marks the first joint training session between Korea and France in three years.
The Korean Air Force deployed its F-35A stealth jets and KC-330 Cygnus multirole aerial tankers, while the French Air Force contributed two Rafale fighter jets and an A-330 aerial refueling tanker for the maneuvers.
France's participation in the exercise was part of its Pegase mission, intended to evaluate interoperation and deterrence capabilities with allied forces. The drills are slated to take place across nine nations, including Canada, the United States, and Japan, from September 8 through October 15.
On Wednesday, the Korean and French air forces performed mutual aerial refueling to further refine their respective refueling systems and foster mutual understanding. The air forces also executed joint tactical flying drills during the exercise.
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