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Oct- 2025 -

22 October

Air

Korea Aerospace Industries TA-50 fighters

South Korea, Malaysia Sign Military Aircraft Airworthiness Deal

South Korea and Malaysia have signed an agreement to mutually recognize the airworthiness certification of their military aircraft.

21 October

Sea

Republic of Korea navy Sohn Won-yil-class submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) sails during the force integration phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. 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’s Hyundai Joins Race for Future Greek Submarines

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled its submarine designs and bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program.

21 October

Air

PhantomStrike shown on a rendering of a T-50 aircraft, sister aircraft to the FA-50. Raytheon will provide the PhantomStrike radar to KAI’s FA-50 fleet.

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s FA-50 Jets Get First Raytheon PhantomStrike Radar

Raytheon has delivered the initial PhantomStrike radar to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for its proprietary FA-50 light combat aircraft.

21 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

South Korea to Develop Quantum Weapons

The South Korean Air Force has partnered with the country’s Ministry of Science and ICT to jointly develop next-generation, quantum-powered weapon systems.

20 October

Europe

Azerbaijan and South Korea representatives during a defense cooperation talks in Baku

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan, South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties in Baku Talks

Azerbaijan and South Korea have held defense talks in Baku to expand cooperation on military development and regional security.

20 October

Air

Rendering of South Korea's Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft based on the Bombardier 6500. Photo: L3Harris

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Orders $2.26B AEW&C Fleet From L3Harris

South Korea has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract worth over $2.26 billion to supply modified Global 6500 aircraft for airborne early warning and control missions.

17 October

Asia Pacific

A helicopter equipped with the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Takes Delivery of First Laser Minehunting System From Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has supplied the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to South Korea, a move aimed at boosting the country’s ability to find and clear naval mines.

16 October

Sea