The Republic of Korea Air Force (Air Force) began a large-scale Soaring Eagle exercise Friday at its base in the city of Cheongju, involving about 60 aircraft, including stealth F-35A fighters. It has been reported Yonhap News Agency.
According to him, the exercises will continue until May 19, with approximately 260 people participating in the exercises. In addition to the F-35A, F-15K, KF-16 warplanes and KC-330 tanker aircraft are also participating in the exercise. The training provides for various scenarios, including the entry of the enemy’s special forces or aviation into the territory of the Republic of Korea and the launch of a cruise missile.
It was previously known that the US, South Korea and Japan trilateral summit would be held. will pass Jiji reported that he was in Hiroshima in the second half of May, citing sources. According to the agency, the meeting is scheduled in parallel with the G7 summit, which should take place at the same time and in the same place.
At the same time, ahead of the meeting, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to pay a visit to South Korea for the first time. As for the summit, the three heads of state met for the last time in November 2022.