South Korea – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

15 May

Air

150326-N-ZZ999-001 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 26, 2015) – An MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates its vertical takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities aboard the amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) during training to strengthen the interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps of both the U.S. and Republic of Korea. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and currently conducting a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of ROK Navy / Released)

Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

15 May

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Hanwha, Milrem Team Up on Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a deal with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program.

8 May

Asia Pacific

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter observing a warhead missile launch exercise simulating a tactical nuclear attack

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea to Deploy New Artillery Along Border With South

North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.

7 May

Asia Pacific

Kim Jong-Un during the opening of a museum dedicated to North Korea's overseas military operations

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea to Seek Peace Despite North’s Revised Constitution

South Korea said it would pursue its peace efforts despite North Korea's constitutional revision that deleted all references to uniting the divided peninsula.

6 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Army to Standardize Drones as Core Soldier Weapons

Seoul plans to adopt unmanned aerial systems as standard equipment for Republic of Korea Army warfighters, expanding drone use across combat roles and units.

4 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

Precision and Power: The K239 Chunmoo MLRS Explained

Explore our guide to the K239 Chunmoo, covering its modular rocket system, precision strike capabilities, and expanding global role.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Bell Textron, Korea Aerospace Partner on High Speed Helicopter Program

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries will examine potential solutions for the High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program.

30 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid

Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.

29 April

Americas

Republic of Korea Soldiers, display the K2 Black Panther during the 75th Republic of Korea Armed Forces parade, in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason Palacios)

Rojoef Manuel

US Forces Korea Eyes Trilateral ‘Kill Web’ Network to Deter Indo-Pacific Threats

The US Forces Korea has proposed integrating the military capabilities of South Korea, Japan, and potentially the Philippines into a unified “kill web” to counter rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.

27 April

Air