Tag: South Korea
S. Korea’s KAI signs MoU with Elbit Systems for UAS development
South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Israel's Elbit Systems on the development...
HHI begins construction on South Korea’s first KDX-III Batch II Aegis...
The first KDX-III Batch II Aegis destroyer will be launched in the second half of 2022 and is expected to be delivered to the navy by 2024.
Hyundai Rotem to develop unmanned tank platform for Korean Army by...
South Korean company Hyundai Rotem announced in late December it has been awarded two contracts from the South Korean defense procurement agency...
South Korea’s Hanwha enters into CRADA with US Army
South Korean defense major Hanwha announced it has signed an agreement with the US military for collaborative research and development of key...
US approves arms sales to Korea, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Saudi Arabia...
The US State Department has approved arms sales to six countries totaling over $1.5 billion.
The most high-value item...
South Korea introduces ballistic missile defense capable Cheongung II SAM
South Korean armed forces have taken delivery of the first example of the Chungoong II surface-to-air missile system that will introduce the...
South Korea sends off two donated coast guard vessels to Ecuador
South Korea has loaded two of its retired coast guard vessels on a transport ship for their transfer to Ecuador, where they...
US Army deploys improved missile early warning system in South Korea
The US Army, working with Northrop Grumman as prime contractor, deployed enhanced joint tactical ground station (JTAGS) capabilities in South Korea, advancing...
South Korea unveils new AESA radar for future KF-X fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the main contractor on the KF-X program, will be responsible for the radar integration work.
South Korea kicks off next-generation destroyer program
South Korea has kicked off the project to develop a homegrown Aegis destroyer, with the country's defense procurement agency (DAPA) releasing a...
