East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president
Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Tuesday (3 December) after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political opponents and sent shockwaves […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea Launches the first KSS-III Batch-II Submarine.
Hanwha Ocean launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), at Geoje shipyard on October 22, 2025. On October 22, 2025, Hanwha Ocean held the launching ceremony for the […]
Air-Launched Weapons
South Korea Purchased MBDA Meteor BVRAAM For Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet
The state arms procurement agency said Friday it has signed a contract to purchase Meteor air-to-air missiles for South Korea’s new KF-21 fighter jets currently under production. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed the […]
