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10 March

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Hanwha Teams With Canadian Firms, Universities for Next-Gen Patrol Submarine Program

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

10 March

Arms

Christine Casimiro

South Korean Cheongung-II Air Defense System Makes Combat Debut in UAE

The UAE’s South Korean-made Cheongung-II surface-to-air defense system has intercepted Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first combat use overseas.

9 March

Middle East

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Dispatching Cheongung-II Interceptors to UAE After Emergency Request

South Korea has agreed to dispatch Cheongung‑II air defense interceptors to the UAE following an emergency request from the Gulf state.

9 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.

3 March

Arms

Hunter 2-S loitering munition displayed at IDEX 2023

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea, UAE Ink $35B Industrial Defense Deal

South Korea and the UAE have signed a defense industry cooperation memorandum of understanding valued at more than $35 billion, part of a broader $65-billion bilateral cooperation package.

2 March

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

N. Korea Increased Military Supply Shipments to Russia: Intelligence

North Korea has ramped up its military supply containers, including ammunition and weapons, shipped to Russia amid its war with Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

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26 February

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Civilian Startups Enter Defense Innovation Push in South Korea

South Korea has launched a civil-military technology “pitch day” to link startups and research institutions directly with military needs.

25 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Korea Turns to Hydrogen Power for Its New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

South Korea is exploring hydrogen-powered autonomy with Hyundai Rotem’s “Black Veil,” a stealthy unmanned ground vehicle designed for long-endurance missions in high-threat areas.

25 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Forces Regret Giving Seoul Late Notice on Drills Tied to China Standoff

The United States military said Wednesday that it regretted not giving South Korea timely notice about a recent air force drill that reportedly triggered a midair standoff with China.

23 February

Asia Pacific