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Nepal-US joint military exercise concludes (with photos)

Nepalkhabar

 |  Kathmandu

The joint military exercise called 'Pacific Angel 24' between the Nepali Army and the US Army has come to an end.

A joint exercise was conducted in Kathmandu, Makwanpur and Dhading from September 15.

The US Army came to Nepal on September 13 for a joint military exercise with the Nepali Army.

According to the Embassy of America in Nepal, the Nepali Army has received training through a modified and upgraded US Air Force 'HC-130J Combat King' as part of military exercises.

This aircraft is used by the US military for search and rescue and combat reconnaissance. This aircraft, which flies at a speed of 537 km per hour, can cover a distance of 8,334 km once it is filled with fuel.

Pacific Angel is a military exercise regularly conducted by the US Army in the countries of the Indo-Pacific region. According to the US military, its purpose is to increase capacity in humanitarian aid and disaster management.

This military exercise has been taking place regularly in Nepal since 2012.



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