ROK Inks Deal for the Second Batch of LAH Helicopters
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has signed a $1.1 billion agreement with KAI for the second batch of LAH lightweight attack helicopters.
Republic of Korea News
Air
Land
Defence Politics
Latvia Modernises its Army with New Vehicles
Triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia modernises its army with new armoured vehicles. Otokar is in Latvia’s scoop, according to local news.
Land
Australia Signs $ 2.4 billion Contract with Hanwha for IFV Requirement
Australia signed a $2.4 billion contract with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to deliver 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) to the Australian Army.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Sells SM-6 Blk I and AIM-9X Block II+ to ROK
The U.S. approved a possible FMS to the Republic of Korea of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6 Blk I) and AIM-9X Block II and Block II+ Sidewinder Missiles.
Air
Poland Received two more FA-50s from ROK
Poland received two FA-50s from the Republic of Korea (ROK). By the end of 2023, 12 units will be delivered to Warshaw Okecie.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Logistics
KAI Designs MC-X Multirole Transport Aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) demonstrated its military transport aircraft model, MC-X, at the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition.
Weapon / Missile
Korea to use MBDA’s Mistral ATAM Missiles at KMAH
KAI awarded MBDA a contract to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system on the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).
Land
Bilateral Relations
ROK Provides Mine Removal Vehicle ‘Rhino’s to Ukraine
Republic of Korea (ROK) Provides two K600 obstacle-clearing ‘Rhinos’ to Ukraine to clear mines effectively.
Air
Investment
UAE on-Boards the KF-21 Program
United Arab Emirates joined the KF-21 Boramae program by paying Indonesia’s share and financing the project.
Unmanned Systems
Korea to Start Serial UAV Production
Republic of Korea’s defence authorities endorsed a plan to mass-produce MALE UAV through 2028 to bolster the Air Force’s ISR capabilities, DAPA said.
Air
ROK Starts KF-21 Boramae’s Serial Production in 2024
The sixth prototype of KF-21 Boramae made its maiden flight, and KAI plans to start serial production in 2024.
Land
ROK Delivers K2 Black Panther Tank to Poland
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced a new batch delivery of the Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank to Poland.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Malaysia Signs FA-50 Contract
Malaysia signed a contract with Korean Aerospace Industries at LIMA to acquire 18 FA-50 with a USD920 million deal and 18 more to come.
Land
Poland Receives Additional K2 Black Panther
Poland's Defence Ministry received seven additional K2 Black Panther tanks from the Republic of Korea's Hyundai Rotem.
