Northrop Grumman, LIG Nex1 strengthen Korea’s missile defence shield with IBCS integration
Northrop Grumman Corporation and LIG Nex1 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the Republic of Korea’s air and missile defence capabilities.
Hyundai Heavy Industries pitches submarine proposal to Greece in Achilles’ Shield programme
On 15 October, a delegation from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) met with the Hellenic Navy Command in Greece to present its capabilities and proposals for building new submarines.
South Korea selects L3Harris for $2.26 billion airborne early warning aircraft based on Global 6500
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth over $2.26 billion to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force.
South Korea picks L3Harris and IAI with Elta EL/W-2085 radar for $2.2 billion AEW aircraft programme
South Korea has selected a consortium led by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to supply four new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft equipped with the Elta EL/W-2085 radar.
Anduril to partner with Korean Air on UAS, open Seoul office and expand presence in South Korea
Anduril has announced plans to expand its operations in South Korea and forming partnerships with local industry to develop defence products for the Korean market.
Hyundai Rotem signs $6.5 billion agreement with Poland for second batch of K2 main battle tanks
Poland has signed a $6.5 billion executive contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to deliver 180 K2 main battle tanks to the Polish Armed Forces.
Hyundai Rotem begins development of K3 next-generation tank for future battlefields
Hyundai Rotem has launched the development of its next-generation K3 tank, with a target completion date set for 2040.
Japan, South Korea, and U.S. conduct trilateral flight with B-52H Stratofortress bombers
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers in a joint trilateral flight.
U.S. Air Force: 51st Fighter Wing deploys upgraded F-16 jets to the Republic of Korea
A newly upgraded fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea on 26–27 June, marking a key advancement in modernising the 51st Fighter Wing’s aircraft.
South Korea’s plan to buy 36 AH-64 Apache helicopters likely dropped after budget cut
South Korea’s proposed purchase of 36 additional AH-64 Apache attack helicopters is expected to be cancelled following a major budget reduction.
Commander of Polish Air Force takes test flight in KF-21 fighter jet prototype
The chiefs of the South Korean and Polish air forces met in late June to explore deeper defence and arms cooperation, the South Korean Air Force confirmed.
ASELSAN enters South Korean armoured vehicle programme through Hanwha Aerospace partnership
ASELSAN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to integrate the SEDA 100 Gunshot Detection System into next-generation armoured vehicles.