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8 April

Air

South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter jet in flight during aerial demonstration over Seoul

Beating Stealth Without Stealth: How South Korea Can Blunt China’s J-20 Surge

South Korea can blunt China’s J-20 stealth advantage not by matching stealth aircraft, but by using networked detection, IRST-equipped fighters, and long-range missiles.

8 April

Air

KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Christine Casimiro

South Korea to Transfer KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype to Indonesia

South Korea has tentatively agreed to transfer one KF-21 Boramae fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, following financial disputes in their joint development partnership.

8 April

Asia Pacific

North Korea Intercontinental ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Two Rounds of Ballistic Missiles: Seoul Military

N. Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles, S. Korea said, after reporting an "unidentified projectile" was launched from Pyongyang.

8 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.

7 April

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

S.Korea’s DAON Evolves Drone Swarms From Spectacle to Strike Missions

DAON is stepping away from drone swarm light shows with the unveiling of new systems built for high-speed strike missions.

6 April

Asia Pacific

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaking at a press conference.

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea President Says Regrets ‘Reckless’ Drones Sent to North

South Korean President Lee expressed regret to Pyongyang over drones sent into North Korea earlier this year.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Asia Pacific

South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank kicking up dust during a high-speed field exercise, showcasing the platform's mobility and combat readiness

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts

Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.

30 March

Americas

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Approves $356M Communications Equipment Sales to South Korea and Belgium

The US State Department has approved more than $350 million in communications equipment sales to South Korea and Belgium.

27 March

Americas

“Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming target vehicle.

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Orders Northrop’s Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets for $127M

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127-million contract to supply the 18th full production batch of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets.

26 March

Americas