Naval Drill: US and Korean Navies Simulate Strikes Against North Korean Nuke Facilities
U.S. and South Korean naval forces are holding a large-scale military exercise this week.
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By Franz-Stefan Gady
October 12, 2016
In a show of resolve to underline the United States’ defense commitment to the Republic of Korea (ROK) amidst North Korean saber rattling, the United States Navy (USN) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) are conducting a series of naval exercises off the Korean peninsula from October 10 to 15, according to a USN press release.
The six-day joint exercise, dubbed Invincible Spirit, “will consist of a routine bilateral training, subject matter expert exchanges, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare drills, communication drills, air defense exercises, counter-mine planning and distinguished visitor embarkations,” the USN notes.
According to South Korean media reports, the exercise also involved long-range strike exercises against North Korea’s nuclear facilities, testing the concept of “Korea Massive Punishment & Retaliation” (KMPR) and improving the strike capabilities of USN and ROKN ship-to-ground missiles.
http://thediplomat.com/2016/10/naval-drill-us-and-korean-navies-simulate-strikes-against-north-korean-nuke-facilities/
