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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains Q. ‘Operation Vigilant Storm’ is a Defence exercise conducted between USA and which country? Notes: ‘Operation Vigilant Storm’ is a Defence exercise conducted between USA and Republic of Korea (South Korea).

Detailed explanation-2: -Operation Vigilant Storm: About the training The objective is to blend combat preparedness experiences and foster cross-service relationships between airmen and marines.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vigilant Storm exercise features operations from U.S. installations in South Korea, including Osan and Kunsan Air Bases and the Army’s Camp Humpherys in South Korea; and South Korean military bases.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a joint news conference, the South Korean and U.S. militaries said they will conduct the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated command post training, from March 13 to 23 to strengthen their defense and response capabilities, and separate large-scale joint field training exercises called Warrior Shield FTX.