South Korean Fighter Jet Damaged During Alaska Exercise
A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet sustained damage during joint military air drills with the United States in Alaska, according to a Wednesday report from Yonhap News Agency, citing South Korea’s military.
The incident occurred during takeoff as part of the Red Flag Alaska training exercises, a regular multinational combat readiness program hosted by the U.S. Air Force.
While the extent of the damage to the aircraft has not been disclosed, officials confirmed that both pilots aboard the jet are safe.
South Korean military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and assess the level of damage sustained.
The Red Flag Alaska drills are designed to strengthen operational coordination between allied air forces through simulated combat missions in realistic training environments.
