Freedom Edge 26 concludes, advancing trilateral readiness across the Indo-Pacific

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Sep 11, 2026

INTERNATIONAL AIRSPACE - A U.S. Airforce Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft participates in an air refueling exercise with fighter aircraft from Republic of Korea Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force in international airspace, Sept. 10, 2026, in support of Freedom Edge 26. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Hong Kwanyeong, Republic of Korea Air Force)

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