Hyundai Rotem develops next-generation main battle tank
Hyundai Rotem, a leading South Korean defence manufacturer, has officially registered a new-generation tank project with the South Korean patent office.
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Republic of Korea and UAE sign cooperation agreement on KF-21 fighter jet programme
The Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement on cooperation in the KF-21 next-generation fighter jet programme.
South Korea offers K9 Thunder artillery system as key option for Canada’s land forces modernisation
South Korea is promoting its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as a central component of Canada’s ongoing military modernisation, presenting it as a strong alternative to American-made systems.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers join South Korean fighters in joint air training
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and two F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in a joint air training exercise with Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and KF-16s on 15 April.
Hanwha Aerospace secures USD 253 million deal for additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers for India
South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new USD 253 million contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 more K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers.
Republic of Korea approves USD 3 billion upgrade for Boeing F-15K aircraft fleet
In December 2024, the Republic of Korea approved a USD 3 billion programme to upgrade its fleet of 59 F-15K fighter aircraft.
Hanwha Ocean signs USD 578.7 million contract for next-generation FFX Batch IV frigates
South Korean shipbuilding company Hanwha Ocean has announced a major contract with the DAPA to construct two advanced FFX Batch IV frigates.
South Korea begins production of MUAV drones to enhance ISR capabilities
South Korea has started production of medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (MUAVs) to strengthen its military surveillance over North Korea, DAPA announced on Thursday.
Thales Alenia Space: Koreasat 6A communications satellite launched successfully
The Koreasat 6A communications satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
South Korea signs contract for Meteor missiles to equip KF-21 fighter jets
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration has signed a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA for the supply of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
Poland: more than one hundred artillery systems from South Korea delivered
With the latest shipment from South Korea, the number of K9 self-propelled artillery systems delivered to Poland by Hanwha Aerospace has risen to more than one hundred.
Hyundai Rotem continues on-schedule delivery of K2 tanks to Poland
In August 2022, Poland signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem worth nearly USD 3.4 billion for the delivery of 180 K2 main battle tanks.