While tensions between China and Taiwan seem to be constantly on the verge of exploding, other Asian countries are affected by old conflicts that often come to the surface. This is particularly the case with North Korea which poses threats to South Korea as well as to Japan, two countries which have in common the fact, among other things, of being allies of the United States. Does the presence of a US Navy aircraft carrier mean that the conflict could move to the next level?
Which aircraft carrier is this? / The USS George Washington in brief (depending on the chosen title)
A giant of the seas in East Asia. If it is not the behemoth that isUSS Gerald R. Fordthe largest aircraft carrier in the world, theUSS George Washington is not to be outdone.
In service since July 4, 1992, the building is part of the Nimitz class and has nuclear propulsion. Technology allowing him to go anywhere in the world and at any time. 332.8 meters long, 20 centimeters shorter than its counterpart and the largest aircraft carrier in the world, it can accommodate more than 6,000 crew members and up to 90 aircraft on board.
A joint operation as part of an exercise
Yes theUSS George Washington joined the Japanese and Korean naval forces, it is for a very particular reason: the second holding of the exercise “Freedom Edge” which can be translated as the rampart or the border of freedom.
A situation and an idea that appears to be greatly threatened by North Korea’s recent ballistic missile tests and its recent sending of troops to Ukraine to support Russian forces on the front.
Thus, even if no bullet has been fired towards the other’s camp, it seems that the already tense situation in the region could move to a higher stage in the more or less near future. This is the second time that an exercise “Freedom Edge” is being held and that is why South Korea and Japan were able to host theUSS George Washington at their side.
In 2023, the three countries had reached an agreement to hold this type of exercise every year, reports Reuters.
What is the exercise in which the USS George Washington ?
If of course, not all details can and should not be communicated so as not to provide information that could be useful to enemy troops in the region, Reuters nevertheless reported, in broad terms, what was going to happen during this tripartite exercise.
Thus, the three countries should train in air and naval combat using their aircraft, but also their maritime missiles and especially how to protect themselves from them in the event of an attack.
But today, more than before, the war is not only on the ground. It is also done via new technologies. Thus, cyber defense exercises will also be put in place.
Source : Reuters
