Hanwha Defence signs 2.4$ billion contracts with Poland
ROK Hanwha Defence signed an execution contract to supply K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPHs) to Poland.
Republic of Korea News
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Navy / Maritime
ROK Launches KDX III Batch II AEGIS Guided Missile Destroyer
ROK shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the first KDX III Batch II AEGIS-equipped guided missile destroyer on 28 July 2022.
Land
Air
ROK sells K2 MBT, K9 Thunder SPH, and FA-light fighters
Polish Defence Minister announced that they are negotiating with the ROK to purchase 180 K2 Black Panther, 120 K9 Thunder SPH and 48 FA-50 Fighting Eagle Jets.
Air
The ROK's KF-21 Performs its Maiden Flight
KAI's KF-21 Boramae stealth fighter took its first flight on July 19, marking a significant milestone for the ROK defence sector.
Navy / Maritime
ROK Establishes ASW Naval Air Command
On July 15, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) announced the formation of the Naval Air Command to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Korea to Acquire MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes for MH-60Rs
The State Department approved a possible FMS to ROK of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $130 million.
Air
ROK allocates $ 4 billion for Additional F-35A and Chinook
ROK has approved a $ 4 billion project to purchase F-35 fighter jets and CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the United States as revealed by the ROK Arms DAPA.
Air
Ground Testing Photos of KF-21 Leaked
The ground test photos of Korean KF-21 Boramae (formerly known as KF-X) leaked. The aircraft is spotted during the ground tests.
Air
ROKAF’s KF-21 Boramae jet prepares for maiden flight
Republic of Korea’s (ROK) indigenously developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is set to perform its maiden flight next month, the country’s military reports.
Air
PAF may acquire further FA-50 aircraft
After having 12 FA-50 Fighting Eagle jets from the KAI for PHP18.9 billion, the Philippines is considering adding this jet capable of flying up to Mach 1.5.
Land
RoK Awards Hyundai for CPV production
Hyundai Rotem has been awarded a contract to manufacture Command Post Vehicles (CPV) for the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
ROK Completes LIG Nex1 Tiger Shark Tor Torpedo Test
Korean defence company LIG Nex1 weapon reported that it had completed the trial phase of the Tiger Shark heavy torpedo.
Air
ROK to acquire Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training
Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a $132M helicopter deal with US firm Bell Textron Asia to acquire 40 Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training.
Engine and Transmission
Demir; Altay MBT will have an exclusive power pack
President of Defence Industries Professor İsmail Demir stated that Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) engine tests continue.
