US BEGIN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE WITH ITS ASIAN ALLIES IN THAILAND

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US BEGIN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE WITH ITS ASIAN ALLIES IN THAILAND

The annual "Cobra Gold military exercise" is one of Asia's largest multinational drills.
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06:00 PM, 15 Feb, 2017


The United States and its Asian allies have begun first joint military exercise in Thailand.

The annual "Cobra Gold military exercise" hosted by the US and Thailand is one of Asia's largest multinational drills.

More than 8,300 personnel from 29 countries, including Japan, South Korea, China and Southeast Asian nations are taking part this year in the exercise.

Eleven days exercise focused on landing drills using amphibious vehicles and humanitarian assistance projects.

 

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Cobra Gold joint Thai-US military exercise begins today
in General | February 14, 2017 | (491 views) | By Thai PBS Reporters

Thailand and the United States officially kicked off their joint military exercise codenamed "Cobra Gold" to strengthen their strong military ties.

The event today saw the Royal Thai Armed Forces began the annual military exercises with the U.S army at the Royal Thai Marine Corps.

According to National News Bureau of Thailand, the Cobra Gold military exercises will also be joined by Thailand’s allies.

The event is held each year to forge military relations between Thailand and the U.S.

Over the span of 10 days, military exercises will be held at the Royal Thai Marine Corps in Chonburi province and military training grounds in Nakhon Ratchasima province.


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