East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages
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South Korea
Air Platform
South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February
The Republic of Korea Navy is set to receive its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopter next month as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities amid growing maritime threats from North […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine
South Korea’s “indirect” provision of 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine this year has made it a larger supplier of ammunition for the war-ravaged country than all European countries combined, The Washington Post (WP) reported Monday. […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Hyundai and Hanwha To Compete In South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program
South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) program. The KDDX is an 8-trillion Korean won ($5.5 billion) effort […]
Air Platform
Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter
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East Asia and Pacific Region
Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons
The U.S. ambassador to the Southeast Asian country said in December that U.S. weapons manufacturers could collaborate with Vietnamese counterparts to help build up Vietnam’s armed forces. “Our goal is to ensure that Vietnam has […]
Air Platform
Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million
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Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets
As reported by Max Montero on January 15, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 Block 20 Fighting Eagle light attack aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries […]
Americas
Peru to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks
South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank will soon be joining the ranks of Peru’s military, marking a major expansion in the deployment of this advanced armor platform across continents. According to Mason, a […]
Anti-air Missiles
South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system
South Korea has officially completed the development of its homegrown Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, the country’s defense ministry announced on Friday. The development marks a significant step forward in enhancing South Korea’s air defense […]