Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Hanwha Defence signed on August 26, an execution contract to supply K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPHs) to Poland, just days before the MSPO Defence Expo in Kielce, Poland. The contract, worth $2.4 billion, is the first phase of a framework agreement signed in late July.
ROK shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the first KDX III Batch II AEGIS-equipped guided missile destroyer on 28 July 2022.
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.
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae stealth fighter took its first flight on July 19, marking a significant milestone for the Republic of Korea's (ROK) defence sector and making it the first country other than China, Russia, or the United States to achieve such a milestone. The test establishes the ROK as the world's eighth country to have developed supersonic fighter jets.
On July 15, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) announced the formation of the Naval Air Command to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.
The State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Republic of Korea of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $130 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
The Republic of Korea has approved a USD 4 billion project to purchase F-35 fighter jets and CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the United States. This was revealed by the ROK Arms Procurement Agency (DAPA).
The ground test photos of Korean KF-21 Boramae (formerly known as KF-X) leaked. The aircraft is spotted during the ground tests.
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. According to a report in Kookbang Ilbo, an official newspaper of the ROK Defence Ministry, an aircraft has passed 95 per cent of ground tests required before the maiden flight.
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.
Hyundai Rotem has been awarded a contract to manufacture Command Post Vehicles (CPV) for the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces. The new platform is based on the company's K808 wheeled armoured vehicle, which the RoK Army operates.
Korean defence company LIG Nex1 weapon reported that it had completed the trial phase of the Tiger Shark heavy torpedo.
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.
President of Defence Industries Professor İsmail Demir stated that Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) engine tests continue. Stating that the engine from the Republic of Korea (ROK) is integrated into the ALTAY MBT, Demir said that the first test results were good.
