On January 15, 2025, fighter aircraft from Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States conducted a joint escort flight over the Indo-Pacific region, escorting U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers. This first trilateral flight of 2025 builds upon a history of strong trilateral cooperation, enabling an immediate coordinated response to regional security challenges. The formation included two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2 fighters and two Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K fighter jets, which escorted the bombers during their routine operations in the region. This exercise reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen security and interoperability among the three nations. Read full News Defense Aerospace at this link ...
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| Two U.S. B-1B Lancers are escorted by two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s over the airspace between South Korea and Japan on January 15, 2025. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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