"US, South Korea, and Japan Unite in Missile Defense Drill to Counter North's ICBM Launch"

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"US, South Korea, and Japan Unite in Missile Defense Drill to Counter North's ICBM Launch"
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The US and South Korean air forces conducted a bomber escort drill over the Korean Peninsula in response to North Korea's recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch. The drill involved three South Korean F-15K Slam Eagles, four US F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a B-52H Stratofortress bomber. The joint air drill showcased the allies' military capabilities and commitment to defending South Korea. North Korea's ICBM launch, which achieved a new flight record, was condemned by several world leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania.

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