The U.S. and South Korean militaries have conducted an aerial exercise involving at least one U.S. B-1B bomber in their first joint air force drill since President Donald Trump began his second term.

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The air forces of South Korea and the U.S. conducted exercises involving the strategic bomber B-1B. This displays strength against military threats from North Korea. The air forces of South Korea and the United States organized a joint air exercise involving the strategic bomber B-1B.

U.S. joint air drills involving B-1B bomber South Korea and the United States conduct joint air drills in a show of force against North Korean military threats on Feb. 20, 2025, in this photo provided by the South's defense ministry.