As per reports, the South Korea Navy and Marine Corps are currently undertaking a joint regular amphibious landing exercise on the Southeast coast on Wednesday (16 September), with a focus on incorporating manned and unmanned combat systems to enhance joint capabilities. The division-level landing drills kicked off last week and will run through Saturday (19 September), with about 5,700 troops deployed to Pohang, about 270 kilometers Southeast of Seoul.
The drills involve the 14,000-ton Marado amphibious assault ship, Marine helicopters, P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, FA-50 light attack fighters and C-130 transport aircraft, among others. The joint amphibious landing exercise culminates in the “Decisive Action” phase, where landing forces execute coordinated assault operations by sea and air.
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