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South Korea to Acquire 20,000 Low-Cost Military Drones

South Korea has announced plans to acquire more than 20,000 military drones as part of a major effort to strengthen its defenses against North Korea, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

26 June

Asia Pacific

Republic of Korea and US soldiers participate in a joint military exercise. Photo: Republic of Korea Army

Samantha Alexa

South Korea Expands Military AI Efforts Through Vantiq-MMAA C&C Partnership

South Korea’s defense sector is advancing its military AI ambitions through a new partnership between Vantiq and MMAA C&C.

26 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Hails Tests of Weapons That Threaten South’s Capital

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of upgraded artillery and missile systems, state media said Friday, in what an analyst described as a "show of force" against the South Korean capital.

16 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Grounds Miron Helicopters After Widespread Engine Defects

The Republic of Korea Army has halted military flight operations involving the LAH-1 Miron following issues discovered in 82 percent of the light armed helicopter’s propulsion system.

14 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Protests Seoul-EU Rebuke of Russia Ties

North Korea denounced on Saturday a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang's military ties with Russia throughout the Ukraine war.

11 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $292M AMRAAM Missile Sale to South Korea

The US State Department has approved a potential $292-million foreign military sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea.

10 June

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea to Disband Military Anti-Espionage Command

South Korea has announced the dismantling of its Defense Counterintelligence Command following the segment’s role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt in 2024.

8 June

Americas

Inert GBU-38 bombs sit on a palate ready to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Christine Casimiro

US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea

The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.

3 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership

Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

2 June

Asia Pacific