US, Allies Conduct Ballistic Missile Defense Drill
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The US 3rd Fleet and multinational partners completed the Pacific Dragon 2026 ballistic missile defense exercise around the Hawaiian Islands. The Royal New Zealand Navy will also conduct an Indo-Pacific deployment to monitor maritime sanctions evasion by North Korea.
Why it matters
The exercise demonstrates the US and its allies' commitment to enhancing ballistic missile defense capabilities, which is crucial for regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
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