South Korean Cheongung II air defence system reportedly achieves first combat intercept in UAE
The South Korean Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) medium-range air defence system has reportedly carried out its first recorded combat interception.
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EDGE Group and South Korea’s DAPA sign defence cooperation framework valued at about $35 billion
EDGE Group has signed a Defence Industry Cooperation Framework with the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) during a recent high-level visit by South Korea to Abu Dhabi.
Boeing clinches $2.8 billion deal to modernize and upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle fighters
The U.S. Department of War announced the signing of a contract with Boeing to carry out a comprehensive modernization program for the Republic of Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle multirole fighter fleet.
Norway awards Hanwha Aerospace contract for Chunmoo MLRS long-range precision fires for new army battalion
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a contract with Hanwha Aerospace to procure land-based long-range precision fires for the Norwegian Armed Forces.
South Korea completes KF-21 Boramae flight test programme ahead of schedule, paving way for deliveries
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced the completion of the research and test programme for the multirole KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft.
South Korea awards LIG Nex1 and Korean Air contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft
Republic of Korea has tasked LIG Nex1 and Korean Air with designing its first domestically developed electronic warfare aircraft, with systems adapted for remote operation.
Poland, South Korea sign PLN 14 billion deal to produce CGR-080 precision-guided rockets locally from 2030
Poland and South Korea have signed a third executive contract under the Homar-K programme to enable the local production of CGR-080 precision-guided rockets in Poland.
U.S. Army conducts first M270A2 MLRS live fire exercise on the Korean Peninsula
Charlie Battery, 1-38 Field Artillery Regiment, 210 Field Artillery Brigade has become the first unit to conduct a live fire of the new M270A2 Multi Launch Rocket System on the Korean Peninsula.
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Estonia signs €290 million deal to acquire Chunmoo rocket artillery systems from Hanwha Aerospace
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the procurement of six Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2027.
Hanwha Aerospace clinches 482 million dollar L-SAM deal to boost South Korea’s missile defence
Hanwha Aerospace has secured a USD 482 million contract with the Defence Acquisition Program Administration for mass production of the Long range Surface to Air Missile system.
Exail begins production of sixth steering console for Korean Navy’s JangBogo III Submarine
Exail has launched production of the sixth steering console for the JangBogo III programme, marking a new stage in a partnership with the Korean Navy that has lasted for more than a decade.
EDGE and Hanwha sign agreement to explore advanced air and missile defence cooperation for UAE
EDGE and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to examine joint defence projects in advanced air and missile defence.