US South Korea set to kick off joint military exercises on Monday
The United States and South Korea are poised to initiate their joint military exercises on Monday, aiming to enhance their 'collective preparedness against evolving military threats emanating from North Korea,' as per officials.
This annual exercise, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), will run from Monday until August 31. The activities planned include a range of contingency drills encompassing computer-simulated command post exercises, simultaneous field training, and civil defense exercises, according to a report by Yonhap News in Seoul.
During this exercise period, approximately 30 allied field training events have been scheduled, a notable increase compared to the 25 held during the springtime Freedom Shield drills earlier this year and the 13 conducted during last year's UFS. This expansion underscores the commitment of both countries to enhance their military coordination and readiness.
In addition to personnel from the armies, navies, air forces, and marines of the two nations, the United States Space Forces will also actively participate in these joint exercises. It's worth noting that the US established the US Space Forces Korea, a part of the US Forces Korea (USFK), in December of the previous year, underscoring the growing importance of space-based capabilities in modern military operations.
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