US, South Korea Set Joint Drills Amid NK Tensions
February 25, 2026·20 days ago·via San Diego Union-Tribune
The US and South Korean militaries announce Freedom Shield 2026, their annual joint exercises running March 9-19, to sharpen combined readiness across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains. These defensive drills counter North Korea's escalating nuclear threats and WMDs, incorporating real-world lessons to bolster deterrence while prepping for Seoul's eventual wartime command takeover from Washington. Read more about this...