Navy stages maritime maneuver drills to hone operability

The Republic of Korea Navy has initiated maritime maneuver drills off its eastern, western, and southern coasts to enhance its operational capabilities against diverse maritime threats. The Republic of Korea Navy Task Fleet Command, comprising nearly a dozen warships and aircraft, embarked on a six-day operation that commenced on Sunday.

The participating assets include the 8,200-ton Jeongjo the Great destroyer, ROKS Yulgok Yi I destroyer, auxiliary ships, frigates, and patrol aircraft. The drills will focus on training under simulated attack scenarios involving air defense combat, antisubmarine warfare, and antisurface warfare, as well as detecting and tracking ballistic missile launches.

Earlier in the week, the command also conducted joint maritime drills in southern waters off Jeju Island with the Marado amphibious assault ship and other amphibious vessels. The Navy Task Fleet Command is a critical component of the military's three-pronged deterrence structure.

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