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28 October

Air

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 30 aircraft from the 80th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over South Korea during a training mission on Jan. 9, 2008. The squadron will be upgrading to F-16 Block 40 aircraft under the common configuration implementation program, which increases mission capability and combat readiness by utilizing newer airframes and avionics. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton T. Burris, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Korean Air, Lockheed Martin to Maintain US Military Aircraft in Asia

Korean Air has signed a partnership framework with Lockheed Martin to maintain and repair American military aircraft stationed across the Indo-Pacific.

27 October

Technology

Jodesz Gavilan

Uzbekistan Eyes Korean Arms Makers to Boost Defense Capabilities

Uzbekistan is eyeing Korean defense manufacturers as it looks to expand its arsenal.

24 October

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hanwha Aerospace Rolls Out New AI-Driven Infantry Fighting Vehicle

K-NIFV is a new AI-enabled infantry fighting vehicle featuring an unmanned turret with a 30mm cannon, twin anti-tank missile launchers.

24 October

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Estonia to Buy South Korean Chunmoo Launchers to Supplement HIMARS

Estonia has signed a defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to acquire the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), enhancing its deep-strike capabilities.

23 October

Asia Pacific

Jodesz Gavilan

Embraer, South Korea Deepen Defense Industry Partnership

Brazil's Embraer and South Korea have agreed to expand cooperation in defense manufacturing, technology exchange, and market development.

23 October

Asia Pacific

The firrst Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class (KSS-III) Batch-II attack submarine. the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087).

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Rolls Out First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class Batch-II attack submarine, marking a milestone in the country’s push to build and operate its own advanced undersea fleet.

23 October

Asia Pacific

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea is Building an AI ‘Crewmate’ for Its Warships

The system is being built around the company’s in-house AI engine known as Runway, along with a lightweight setup that allows large AI models to function on platforms with low processing capacity.

22 October

Air

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System takes off during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Expands Drone Systems With New AeroVironment Partnership

AeroVironment and Korean Air have signed an agreement to work together on developing and producing a new type of tactical unmanned aerial system for South Korea.

22 October

Arms