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 engaged in a joint aerial exercise this week to improve the compatibility between their military units, according to the Korean Air Force. The three-day drills commenced on Tuesday at an air base in Cheongju, roughly 110 kilometers south of Seoul. This marks the first time such drills have been conducted between Korea and France in the past 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. The French force was part of France's Pegase mission, which aims to assess the compatibility and deterrence capabilities with allied forces.
The exercise is set to take place across nine countries, including Canada, the United States, and Japan, from September 8 through October 15. During the drills, the Korean and French air forces conducted a mutual aerial refueling drill, aimed at enhancing understanding of their respective aerial refueling systems. The air forces also conducted joint tactical flights.
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