Pentagon officials are sending America’s newest strike fighter to South Korea, where they will participate in war games and strengthen the U.S. military’s capabilities at a time of historic tensions with North Korea.

“This is the first time we have operated the F-35B in the Republic of Korea,” Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters Monday.

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