US, South Korea, Japan Hold Joint Air Drill

On 11th July 2025, South Korea, Japan and the United States conducted a joint air drill over international waters involving a U.S. B-52H strategic bomber and fighter jets from the two allied nations, amid growing regional security concerns.

This marks the first deployment in 2025 of a U.S. B-52H strategic bomber to the Korean Peninsula, intended to demonstrate strong deterrence against North Korea’s advancing nuclear and missile capabilities.
The air drill was conducted over international waters, with the objective of reinforcing trilateral operational coordination and strengthening deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
The defence ministries of the United States, South Korea and Japan stressed that the joint exercise sends a clear message of unity and preparedness in response to ongoing security threats posed by North Korea.