South Korea

UAE, S. Korea Deepen Military Ties With KF-21 ‘Friendship Flight’

South Korea and the UAE have tested Seoul’s homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, showcasing their growing defense cooperation.

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Anduril’s New Seoul Office Marks Major Push in AI-Enabled Indo-Pacific Defense

Anduril Industries is stepping up its game in South Korea, opening a new office in Seoul as part of its plan to lead an AI-driven defense push across the Indo-Pacific.

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S.Korea Military Downsized 20% in Six Years Due to Declining Birthrate: Report

South Korea’s military has shrunk to around 450,000 troops — a 20 percent decline in six years — according to a report released by country parliament member Choo Mi-ae’s office. 

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Hanwha Unveils Mass Production AESA Radar for South Korea’s KF-21 Jet

Hanwha Systems has introduced its first active electronically scanned array radar for mass production in support of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 combat aircraft.

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India Denies Interest in South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet

India is not currently considering South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft as part of its plan to acquire up to 114 advanced multi-role jets to replace aging models, according to local media.

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Seoul Upgrades Joint S. Korea–US C2 System After 10 Years

South Korea is upgrading its Allied Korean Joint Command and Control (AKJCCS) System to prepare for the potential transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the US to Seoul. 

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S. Korea Starts Fielding Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System

South Korea has completed the initial deployment of the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, an advanced platform capable of intercepting both aircraft and ballistic missiles.

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LIG Nex1 Defeats Rival Hanwha to Build S.Korea’s Next-Gen Air Defense Missile

LIG Nex1 has been selected over long-time rival Hanwha Systems to lead South Korea’s next-generation air defense program.

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US, Seoul Launch MRO Pact for American Chinooks in S. Korea

The US and South Korea have agreed to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul for US Army Chinook heavy lift helicopters based in the East Asian country using local defense contractors.

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South Korea Flaunts ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for KF-21 Fighter Jets

South Korea has showcased a drone sidekick for its upcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, designed to take on high-risk tasks such as surveillance, jamming, and precision strikes.

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