ROK Reveals Hyunmoo-V IRBM
The Hyunmoo-V Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), ROK's new strategic asset, was unveiled with its 18x18 launcher vehicle.
Republic of Korea News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Bilateral Relations
New President of Indonesia Raises Questions About KF-21
The new President of Indonesia, has expressed a negative stance towards the ROK, raising doubts about Indonesia's future involvement in the KF-21 programme.
Air
Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Hanwha Displays KSS-III Submarine in MSPO 2024
ROK's Hanwha has displayed its ballistic missile-armed KSS-III submarine, which is racing for Poland's Orka programme, during MSPO 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Hanwha Aerospace Unveils New 8X8 SPH 155
Hanwha Aerospace unveiled a new initial conceptual model, 8X8 SPH 155, to continue its claim to re-enter the European market.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat
During FIA2024 KAI unveiled its MUM-T concept involving KF-21, unmanned fighters, and cargo aircraft-dropped UAV swarms.
Space
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Hanwha Aerospace Exhibits KF-21’s Engine at Farnborough
Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit its KF-21’s Engine based on General Aerospace’s GE F414 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Romania Orders K9 SPH and K10 ARVs from Hanwha
Romania has ordered 59 K9 Thunder 155 mm tracked SPH and 36 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles (ARV) from Hanwha for $1 billion.
Weapon / Missile
ROK’s Mobile Laser Weapon Moves into Production
DAPA has announced that its vehicle-mounted laser weapon, which will be used against UAVs, will enter production soon.
Navy / Maritime
ROK's Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine Laid Down
ROK's DAPA has announced the keel laying ceremony for the second KSS-III Batch-II SLBM-capable submarine.
Air
Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets
Peru is evaluating various fighter jets to replace its ageing French Mirage 2000 and Russian MiG-29 fighter jets.
Air
Peru to Acquire FA-50s and Join the KF-21 Boramae Program
The Peruvian government is reportedly negotiating with the ROK to acquire FA-50 light fighter jets to join the KF-21 Boramae program.
Air
ROK Retires remaining F-4E Phantom Fighter-Bombers
Korean Air Force (ROKAF) has retired its remaining F-4E Phantom fighter-bombers jet with a flight ceremony in Suwon Air Base. ROKAF's plans may include F-35As.
