North Korean Missile Tests Force ROK and Japan to get Closer
North Korea’s military tests force two rival countries, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, to get closer.
Republic of Korea News
Regional / Strategy
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
ROK secures $3.5 billion Defence Deal with UAE
ROK President Moon Jae-in visits the UAE to expand cooperation for a hydrogen economy and strengthen the strategic defence partnership.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Two Koreas Hypersonic Arm Race
ROK announced the development of the Hycore hypersonic missile in response to North Korean Hypersonic Missile tests.
Air
ROK F-35A Conducts Emergency ‘Belly Landing’
According to multiple media reports, a Republic of Korea (ROK) F-35A aircraft made an emergency “belly landing” where the pilot escaped unharmed. Korean pilot didn’t eject, and he walked away from the aircraft.
Land
ROK Deploys New KW2 30mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Wheeled Vehicle System
ROK Armed Forces has started deploying a new 30 mm self-propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Wheeled Vehicle System (AAGW) produced by Hanwha Defence.
Land
Australia Signs AS9 Huntsman Contract with ROK
Australia ordered a fleet of approximately $1 billion worth of Hanwha’s Huntsman AS9 self-propelled artillery systems from the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Land
Expo and Air Show
Korean Hanwha Negotiates for K9 Thunder Howitzers with Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Defence is contemplating purchasing 155 mm K9 Thunder-tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and support vehicles.
Air
Regional / Strategy
The U.S. to Station Attack Helicopter Squadron in ROK Permanently
The U.S. Army will permanently station an attack helicopter squadron in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to defend the country from China and North Korea.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines May Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette From Korea
The Philippine Navy (PN) has begun negotiations with the Republic of Korea (ROK)to acquire a second decommissioned Pohang-class corvette.
Air
ROK Cuts the Cost of the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet
DAPA of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has reduced the research and production expenses for the 4.5 generation KF-21 fighter jet by $0.4 million.
Bilateral Relations
Engine and Transmission
Turkey Receives ROK’s Support for Altay MBT Tank Engine and Transmission
A declaration of intent is signed between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Turkey regarding the engine and transmission of the ALTAY Main Battle Tank(MBT).
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
KAI Unveils Electric Trainer Concept
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) introduced the “Black Kite” Next-Generation Basic Trainer concept at the ADEX 2021 defence and aerospace show.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Israels Expands Loitering Munitions Towards Asia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a MoU on Oct. 20 on a loitering munitions program during ADEX 2021.
Bilateral Relations
Egypt and Korea to Cooperate in Defence and Nuclear Projects
Republic of Korea (ROK) National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday afternoon to discuss cooperation in defence and nuclear projects.
