According to the news of South Korean news agency Yonhap, in a statement made by the Ministry of Defense, South Korea mobilized its bomber aircraft as well as “F-15K” and “KF-16” type warplanes for the exercise held in the Yellow Sea, and the United States also mobilized its bomber aircraft. It was stated that he participated in the exercise with a “B-52H” type aircraft.
In the statement, it was noted that the United States’ deployment of the ‘B-52H’ strategic bomber to the Korean Peninsula showed the alliance’s determined stance to deter and respond to threats from the North.
In addition, it was reported that the Air Forces of the two countries launched the first “Buddy Wing” exercise of 2023 at Osan Air Base in the city of Pyeongtaek, 65 kilometers south of the capital Seoul, today.
With the “Buddy Wing” exercise, which is planned to be held 9 times this year, the USA and South Korea are expected to improve their operations and teamwork.
South Korea and the United States announced on March 3 that they would continue their annual military exercises called “Liberty Shield” as planned, despite North Korea’s threats.
It was stated that the aim of the “Liberty Shield” exercise, which is planned to start on 13-23 March, is to develop defense cooperation.