South Korea

S.Korea Eyes Bigger Arms Deal With Iraq Including Choppers, Jets, Air Defense

South Korea is looking to expand its defense footprint in the Middle East, pitching a broader package of military hardware to Iraq.

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US Army Holds First-Ever Nuclear Response Drill in South Korea

The US Army has conducted its first “nuclear weapon effects” training in South Korea, aimed at strengthening its ability to operate effectively in a nuclear-contaminated environment.

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Hyundai Heavy Industries, S. Korea Navy to Develop Combat Drone Boats

The South Korean Navy has contracted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to develop a combat unmanned surface vehicle (USV). 

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UAE Signs KF-21 Boramae Fighter Cooperation Deal With South Korea

South Korea and the UAE have signed a deal for comprehensive cooperation on the development and operation of Seoul's KF-21 Boramae fighters.

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US, South Korea Set Sail on Next-Gen Drone Boat Development

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has partnered with American defense contractor Anduril to co-develop cutting-edge unmanned surface vessels.

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S. Korea, US Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for Global Export

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop and produce advanced military drones for global export.

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South Korea Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Briefly Cross Border

South Korea's military said its troops fired warning shots when around 10 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border that divides the peninsula.

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India Doubles K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Order From South Korea

India has expanded its order of South Korea’s K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by an additional 100 units.

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S. Korea Eyes Faster Weapons Deployment With Bottom-Up Approach

South Korea is finalizing a bottom-up acquisition approach for faster weapons development and deployment.

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Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

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