S. Korea, US hold combined river-crossing drills
South Korea and the United States on Thursday held joint river-crossing drills aimed at enhancing interoperability as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise, the South Korean Army said. Some 540 troops from the allies took part in the drills along the Namhan River in Yeoju, about 65 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The drills mobilized some 130 pieces of equipment, including 10 KM3 amphibious…
South Korea and the United States conducted joint river-crossing drills as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability. The drills, held in Yeoju, approximately 65 kilometers southeast of Seoul, involved 540 troops from both nations. A total of 130 pieces of equipment were used, including 10 KM3 amphibious bridging vehicles, ribbon bridge systems, and around 50 combat vehicles such as K2 tanks and K21 armored vehicles.
The forces worked together to install and cross a bridge spanning a 280-meter section of the Namhan River, with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha and U.S. Brig. Gen. Robert Brown observing the exercises.
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