A series of the most modern military equipment of the US and South Korean armies have shown off their strength together in large-scale air force exercises in the area close to North Korea in recent days.
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| The joint military exercise called Vigilant Ace of the US-South Korea alliance, which lasted from December 4-8, gathered a powerful fleet of up to 230 aircraft to the Korean peninsula. In the photo: B-1B strategic bombers flew in coordination with F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters of the US Air Force during the Vigilant Ace exercise on the Korean peninsula. Photo: AP |
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| Vigilant Ace is considered the largest-ever air force exercise between the US and South Korean militaries. In the photo: Two F-16s, two F-15s and four F-35s escort a US Air Force B-1B bomber during the exercise. Photo: AFP |
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| The drills come just days after North Korea announced the successful launch of a new Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on November 29, capable of reaching the US mainland. Photo: AP |
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| US Air Force F-16 fighter jets take off from Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea to participate in exercises with US aircraft. Photo: Reuters |
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| North Korea has criticized the US-South Korea military exercise Vigilant Ace, saying the Trump administration is "begging" for war by conducting the exercise. Photo: Reuters |
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| Considered the “king of the skies” for nearly 30 years, F-15 fighter jets also participated in this year’s Vigilant Ace exercise. Photo: US Air Force |
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| The US Air Force said the scale of this year's exercise was comparable to previous exercises. Photo: Reuters |
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| Although the exercises took place at eight US and South Korean military bases, South Koreans were still able to admire the power of the advanced fighter jets as they flew over some civilian areas. Photo: US Air Force |
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| In addition to military equipment, about 12,000 soldiers from the US and South Korean armies will also participate in the Vigilant Ace 2017 exercise. In the photo: A US soldier observes during the exercise at Osan base, South Korea. Photo: Reuters |
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| The US military said the exercise aims to improve combat readiness, operational capabilities and ensure peace and security on the Korean peninsula. Photo: Reuters |
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| Two US Air Force F-16s prepare to land. Photo: US Air Force |
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| According to the announcement of the South Korean Ministry of Defense, the purpose of the exercise is to improve the ability to coordinate air operations between the two countries' military forces regardless of weather and day or night. Photo: Reuters |
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| South Korean soldiers sit on a transport truck during a shift change at Osan Air Base. Photo: US Air Force |
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