South Korea's defense ministry and arms procurement agency will establish new divisions to accelerate the Jang Bogo N program, aiming to build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s, with U.S. approval and cooperation.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held its annual K-Defense Day event in Seoul to celebrate the nation's defense industry and honor its workers. The event highlighted the development of the KF-21 fighter jet and recognized contributions to the sector.
South Korea and NATO will start talks on a framework agreement for acquiring Korean weapons. This move aims to build military-industrial supply chains and access NATO's $9.9 billion arms market, with South Korea already a major supplier to European NATO nations.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration unveiled prototypes of indigenous turbofan and turboprop engines for UAVs. The development aims to achieve full localization of unmanned aircraft by reducing reliance on foreign technology.
South Korea's defense agency met with the Philippine defense ministry in Manila to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in defense and logistics. The meeting included discussions on naval ship programs, maintenance of Korean weapons systems, and ongoing defense export projects.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will provide technical assistance to the investigation into a fatal explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace factory that killed five and injured two. DAPA has formed a task force and will utilize expertise from specialized institutions to determine the cause.
South Korea's Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) has completed all weapons tests, including live-fire exercises for air-to-air missiles, entering the final development phase. The program aims to enhance the Marine Corps' amphibious and air capabilities, with deployment expected after mass production begins in 2027.
A public conflict has emerged between Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov over control of arms procurement. Fedorov reportedly seeks to sideline military personnel from army supply, advocating against the purchase of mortars and artillery. TASS cited Russian security forces as the source of this information.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a project to develop interceptor drones capable of detecting and physically colliding with enemy 'suicide drones.' The initiative aims to counter low-altitude threats and explore cost-effective mass development.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Officials of South Korea's arms procurement agency and...
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration Minister Lee Yong-cheol pledged to advance arms industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of a key Korean War battle in Gapyeong County. The event honored the roughly 2,000 troops of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade who fought Chinese forces in April 1951, giving South Korean and U.N. forces time to secure defense positions.
