South Korea’s ‘Spear of the Marines’ Passes First Combat TestSouth Korea's Marine Corps successfully tests domestic assault helicopter; development expected to complete by 2026.
New Radar Boosts South Korean Navy’s Frigates After Cooling FailuresThe ROK Navy's Incheon-class frigates receive a radar upgrade, enhancing performance and reliability through improved cooling and efficient components.
Over 260 Defense Researchers Honored in South Korea’s 2025 R&D AwardsSouth Korea's DAPA held the 2025 Defense R&D Incentive Awards, recognizing 59 research achievements and boosting defense innovation.
Seoul Hosts Defense Tech Seminar: The Future of Warfare Goes DigitalThe 2025 Joint Command, Control, and Communications Seminar in Seoul focused on advanced military communication systems and AI integration.
ROK Military Chief Inspects Firepower Readiness Near SeoulROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung Soo inspects firepower readiness, emphasizing rapid response and operational preparedness.
Korea’s K2 Tank Is Headed to Poland Again — This Time, Built LocallySouth Korea finalizes its second K2 tank deal with Poland, enhancing defense cooperation and local production amid rising security concerns.
South Korea’s Marines Light Up the Night with Live-Fire Coastal DrillThe ROK Marine Corps 1st Division conducted a nighttime fire drill to enhance combat readiness and coastal defense capabilities.
Polish Air Force Inspects FA-50PL Production Site and Test-Flies KF-21Polish Air Force inspects KAI's FA-50PL production site and test-flies KF-21, boosting strategic cooperation and export potential.
South Korea Joins Elite Club With First Mine-Hunting Helicopter FlightKAI successfully completed the first flight of South Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter, enhancing naval capabilities by 2026.
Boeing and RAAF Complete Landmark Ghost Bat Drone Escort MissionBoeing and RAAF demonstrate MQ-28 drones controlled by an E-7A Wedgetail, marking a milestone in operational integration.
U.S. and South Korea Strengthen Logistics Game Amid North Korea ThreatsGeneral Kim Myung Soo discusses U.S.-ROK transportation cooperation for security in the Indo-Pacific and response to North Korea's threats.
KAI Secures $700M Deal to Export 12 More FA-50 Fighters to the PhilippinesKAI signs a contract to export 12 additional FA-50 jets to the Philippines, bringing the total to 24 aircraft for the Air Force.
ROK Air Force 15th Wing Sharpens Anti-Drone Defense with Cheonho Live-Fire DrillROK Air Force's 15th Wing conducts live-fire drill with Cheonho anti-aircraft gun to enhance defense against low-altitude drones.
ROKAF 18th Fighter Wing Proves CBR Readiness in Large-Scale Joint DrillROKAF's 18th Fighter Wing led a joint CBR exercise with the Army and Navy to enhance rapid response capabilities against threats.
5,500 Troops Train to Defend Islands Near North Korea in Major DrillThe Northwest Islands Defense Command conducted a joint defense exercise to enhance military readiness and operational capabilities from May 21-23, 2025.
Air Forces of South Korea and Turkey Meet to Deepen Longtime AllianceROK and Turkish Air Forces meet to enhance cooperation on UAV training, pilot exchanges, and educational programs at Gyeryongdae.
Hyundai’s War Machines Just Got Smarter—and AmphibiousHyundai Rotem to showcase MUM-T systems, including HR-SHERPA, at MADEX 2025, targeting amphibious missions and global defense markets.
The KF-21 Fighter Is One Step Closer to Takeoff—Here’s What’s NextThe KF-21 fighter jet will be delivered to the South Korean Air Force next year, with final assembly of the first unit underway.
Shield AI Denies KF-21 Link, Affirms Legality of Contract with KAIShield AI denies links to KF-21 fighter program, confirming legal compliance and continued cooperation with South Korea’s defense industry.
ROK Army's 36th Infantry Division Conducts High-Intensity Drill to Counter North Korean Trash Balloon ThreatsSouth Korea's 36th Infantry Division enhances readiness through integrated defense training against North Korean balloon threats.
South Korea’s ‘Spear of the Marines’ Passes First Combat Test South Korea's Marine Corps successfully tests domestic assault helicopter; development expected to complete by 2026.
New Radar Boosts South Korean Navy’s Frigates After Cooling Failures The ROK Navy's Incheon-class frigates receive a radar upgrade, enhancing performance and reliability through improved cooling and efficient components.
Over 260 Defense Researchers Honored in South Korea’s 2025 R&D Awards South Korea's DAPA held the 2025 Defense R&D Incentive Awards, recognizing 59 research achievements and boosting defense innovation.
Seoul Hosts Defense Tech Seminar: The Future of Warfare Goes Digital The 2025 Joint Command, Control, and Communications Seminar in Seoul focused on advanced military communication systems and AI integration.
ROK Military Chief Inspects Firepower Readiness Near Seoul ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung Soo inspects firepower readiness, emphasizing rapid response and operational preparedness.
Korea’s K2 Tank Is Headed to Poland Again — This Time, Built Locally South Korea finalizes its second K2 tank deal with Poland, enhancing defense cooperation and local production amid rising security concerns.
South Korea’s Marines Light Up the Night with Live-Fire Coastal Drill The ROK Marine Corps 1st Division conducted a nighttime fire drill to enhance combat readiness and coastal defense capabilities.
Polish Air Force Inspects FA-50PL Production Site and Test-Flies KF-21 Polish Air Force inspects KAI's FA-50PL production site and test-flies KF-21, boosting strategic cooperation and export potential.
South Korea Joins Elite Club With First Mine-Hunting Helicopter Flight KAI successfully completed the first flight of South Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter, enhancing naval capabilities by 2026.
Boeing and RAAF Complete Landmark Ghost Bat Drone Escort Mission Boeing and RAAF demonstrate MQ-28 drones controlled by an E-7A Wedgetail, marking a milestone in operational integration.
U.S. and South Korea Strengthen Logistics Game Amid North Korea Threats General Kim Myung Soo discusses U.S.-ROK transportation cooperation for security in the Indo-Pacific and response to North Korea's threats.
KAI Secures $700M Deal to Export 12 More FA-50 Fighters to the Philippines KAI signs a contract to export 12 additional FA-50 jets to the Philippines, bringing the total to 24 aircraft for the Air Force.
ROK Air Force 15th Wing Sharpens Anti-Drone Defense with Cheonho Live-Fire Drill ROK Air Force's 15th Wing conducts live-fire drill with Cheonho anti-aircraft gun to enhance defense against low-altitude drones.
ROKAF 18th Fighter Wing Proves CBR Readiness in Large-Scale Joint Drill ROKAF's 18th Fighter Wing led a joint CBR exercise with the Army and Navy to enhance rapid response capabilities against threats.
5,500 Troops Train to Defend Islands Near North Korea in Major Drill The Northwest Islands Defense Command conducted a joint defense exercise to enhance military readiness and operational capabilities from May 21-23, 2025.
Air Forces of South Korea and Turkey Meet to Deepen Longtime Alliance ROK and Turkish Air Forces meet to enhance cooperation on UAV training, pilot exchanges, and educational programs at Gyeryongdae.
Hyundai’s War Machines Just Got Smarter—and Amphibious Hyundai Rotem to showcase MUM-T systems, including HR-SHERPA, at MADEX 2025, targeting amphibious missions and global defense markets.
The KF-21 Fighter Is One Step Closer to Takeoff—Here’s What’s Next The KF-21 fighter jet will be delivered to the South Korean Air Force next year, with final assembly of the first unit underway.
Shield AI Denies KF-21 Link, Affirms Legality of Contract with KAI Shield AI denies links to KF-21 fighter program, confirming legal compliance and continued cooperation with South Korea’s defense industry.
ROK Army's 36th Infantry Division Conducts High-Intensity Drill to Counter North Korean Trash Balloon Threats South Korea's 36th Infantry Division enhances readiness through integrated defense training against North Korean balloon threats.
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