SAEDNEWS: South Korea and the United States Launch Joint Air Drills Under Freedom Flag Exercise, Yonhap Reports
According to Saednews, The Freedom Flag exercise began on Monday and will run for two weeks at Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, approximately 180 kilometers (111.8 miles) southwest of Seoul. The drills involve key aerial assets from both allies, including the South Korean Air Force’s F-15K, KF-16 and F-35A fighter jets, the agency reported.
According to Yonhap, KC-330 transport aircraft and E-737 Peace Eye airborne early warning and control aircraft will also be deployed during the exercise. The US Air Force will participate with F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft, while the US Navy will deploy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters. The US Marine Corps will also take part with F-35B stealth fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper unmanned surveillance aircraft.
The semiannual Freedom Flag exercises were first launched in 2024. This year’s drills are being held at Kunsan Air Base from October 26 to November 6.
