On April 11th, the navies of the United States, Japan, and South Korea conducted a maritime exercise with the aim of further strengthening alliances and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. It is worth noting that in January of this year, the three naval forces gathered to conduct an exercise of this magnitude.
Among the vessels that participated, the role of the USS Theodore Roosevelt stood out, alongside the guided-missile destroyers of the Arleigh Burke class USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), and USS Howard (DDG 83). On the side of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Murasame-class destroyer JS Ariake (DD-109) was present, while the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) showcased the Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993).
Aircraft assets included F/A-18 fighters, EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, and MH-60 maritime operations helicopters.
The naval deployment south of Jeju Island lasted for two days, during which the ships sailed together, conducting advanced maritime communication operations, training in maritime interdiction operations, air warfare exercises, personnel exchanges and integration.
However, the outcome of this deployment is thanks to an agreement reached in August 2023, where all three parties agreed to conduct regular exercises to enhance capabilities and coordination. Additionally, they reached an agreement to continue their commitment to strengthen the defense alliance against ballistic missiles to counter nuclear threats.
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