South Korea and Australia conduct joint military exercises.

SGGP 03/11/2023 09:28

According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean and Australian navies are conducting a joint naval exercise.

The objective is to strengthen the combat capabilities and coordination of the two countries' militaries through anti-submarine warfare, air defense, maritime interception operations, tactical exercises, and live-fire drills.

The joint exercise began on October 31 and lasted until November 3 off the coast of Ulsan, 299km southeast of Seoul, with the participation of six South Korean naval vessels, maritime surveillance helicopters, and military helicopters. Australia deployed an Anzac-class frigate Toowoomba, one MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, and a maritime patrol aircraft.

This is the ninth bilateral exercise between the South Korean and Australian navies. In 2023, South Korea deployed an unprecedentedly large naval and marine force to Australia for the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise…

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/han-quoc-australia-tap-tran-chung-post712562.html