US reveals content of military exercise with Japan
(Baonghean.vn) - On April 13, the US military revealed this week's exercise with Japan in the Sea of Japan with the participation of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, F-35C stealth fighter jets and other important equipment to show off its strength.
In a Facebook post,US 7th Fleetposted photos showing the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, F-35C aircraft, F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft and E-2D Hawk Eye early warning aircraft participating in the exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force on April 12. “The two navies enhance awareness and practice scenarios in defined maritime environments,” the 7th Fleet said. “Bilateral activities like this reassure the United States of America’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region with our allies and partners.”
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The aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln participates in exercises in the Sea of Japan. Photo: Yonhap |
The move comes amid continued speculation that North Korea could carry out a provocation, such as another intercontinental ballistic missile launch or a nuclear test, in the run-up to major political events this month, including the 110th anniversary of the birth of its founding leader Kim Il-sung on April 15./.