Korea

South Korea Planning Ballistic Missile Test Launch on Friday: Report

South Korea plans to test-launch a ballistic missile on Friday to bolster its deterrence against nuclear and missile threats from the North.

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South Korean Navy’s ‘Submarine Killer’ Command Now Operational

The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) established the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in their new Naval Air Command.

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South Korea Developing Next-Gen Vertical-Lift Helicopter

Korean Aerospace Industries is working on a next-generation vertical-lift helicopter to replace the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

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South Korea to Develop $2.56 BN ‘Iron Dome’-Type Air Defense System 

South Korea announced the development of a $2.56 billion indigenous air defense system to intercept North Korean long-range artillery.

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US approves sale to South Korea of 120 AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air-missiles

The US State Department approved the sale to South Korea of 120 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM missiles at an estimated cost of $253 million

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South Korea cleared for $800 million MH-60R Seahawk helicopters purchase

The US State Department approved the sale to South Korea of 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters at an estimated cost of $800 million

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South Korea launches its first missile-capable attack submarine

South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North

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South Korea signs contract for 90 more Taurus bunker buster cruise missiles

South Korea has signed a contract to purchase 90 more Taurus long-range bunker-buster air-to-ground cruise missiles, a defense official said.

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Raytheon awarded $634 million contract for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles

Raytheon has been awarded a $634 million contract for production of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), with many earmarked for foreign military sales

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