• The United States of America and South Korea launched their largest-ever joint aerial drill called ‘Vigilant Ace’.
• The Joint drill has been designed to enhance readiness and operational capability of the two sides.
• It also aims to ensure peace and security on the Korean peninsula.
• The move comes a week after North Korea confirmed that it had successfully tested its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile as a part of its illegal weapons programme that has raised global tensions.

Source:Economic TImes