U.S., Britain hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea

The USS Mccampbell and HMS Argyle conducted joint operations in the South China Sea, focusing on communication drills and maneuvers. This move, not seen since 2010, is likely to provoke China, which claims the area. The US and UK challenge these claims through freedom of navigation operations. China has responded by deploying military assets. Recent military developments include China's deployment of DF-26 missiles and a trilateral anti-submarine exercise involving the US, UK, and Japan.

What two naval vessels conducted joint operations in the South China Sea?

• USS Mccampbell and HMS Argyle

• USS Mccampbell and JS Ezumo

• HMS Albion and USS Mccampbell

• HMS Argyle and JS Ezumo

What was the purpose of the joint operations conducted by the USS Mccampbell and HMS Argyle?

• To conduct communication drills

• To engage in combat

• To showcase naval power

• To provide humanitarian aid

Which country claims the entire South China Sea based on the 9 dash line?

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• China

• Brunei

What type of missiles were reported to be deployed by China in response to the naval operations?

• DF-26 ballistic missiles

• Cruise missiles

• Torpedoes

• Intercontinental ballistic missiles

What was the significance of the joint drill conducted by the UK and US in relation to previous exercises?

• It was the first since 2010

• It was a response to a specific threat

• It followed a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise

• It was conducted in the Arctic