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.
The Republic of Korea's (ROK) Defence Development Agency (ADD) said that it had completed the development of an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft dubbed the Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV).
The Philippine Navy (PN) has recommended the awarding of a contract to build six new Offshore Patrol Vessels to the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). PN prefered ROK’s offer to Turkish, Japanese, Indian, and other Asian and European shipbuilders.
Republic of Korea (ROK) will supply the Philippines with the K-136 Kooryong Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in June this year, Philippine news agency PINA wrote on April 27, 2022. 22 MLRS units will be delivered to the Philippines, which the Philippine Army and Marine Corps will then use. The Philippines will bear the costs of the transfer.
