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KF-21 Boramae fighter will change the defenses of Korea and Indonesia

South Korea's long-awaited 4++ generation multi-role fighter is ready. The prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter was presented at an official ceremony at the headquarters of the Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Sachon, South Gyeongsang Province.

Korea is able to intercept DPRK’s short-range ballistic missiles

At the same time, the secretary of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party (WPK), Lee Byung Chol, said earlier that these missile launches became the realization of the DPRK's right to self-defense, and North Korea will continue to build up its military power to improve the country's defense capability.

Korea buys US AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for $36M

The Republic of Korea plans to buy 288 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles from Lockheed Martin in a deal worth a total of $ 26 million. The US State Department announced this after publishing an official announcement on the Defense Security Cooperation Agency website.

Attacking light helicopters will launch kamikaze drones

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between a South Korean and an Israeli company, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing international media, including Defense News.

South Korea will help Turkey with engines for the Altay tank

After the failed 2020 for the Turkish Altay project (the main battle tank of the Turkish army), the beginning of 2021 is promising. Turkey is in talks with South Koreans to supply engines to power the tank.

New 5th-Gen fighter will take over the markets [photos]

The long-awaited premiere of the South Korean fifth-generation fighter KAI KF-X will take place in April this year. The local arms supply agency announced the news. Production of the KAI KF-X prototype is going according to plan.

Saudis and Koreans will make a joint mobile air defense system

Military cooperation in the field of mobile air defense systems became a reality only a few hours ago. Saudi Arabia and South Korea begin joint production of the Biho II mobile air defense system.

Korea sent fighters against Russian and Chinese bombers, sources say

Korea sent fighters after nineteen Russian and Chinese military planes, including strategic bombers, have violated South Korea's air defense identification area

South Korea unveiled a new short and medium range air defense system

According to the local Yonhap news agency, the South Korean air force received the first Cheongung II short/medium-range air and missile defense systems from the domestic defense industry, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

South Korea is trying to save exports of its local K2 Black Panther tank

Seoul has so far invested billions of dollars in the development and production of the tank, however, expectations that it will be a "catalyst" for the Korean military-industrial complex may change significantly.

South Korea will have a new self-propelled howitzer with an unmanned turret

According to the South Korean concern Hanhwa Defense, work has begun on a new version of the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer with an unmanned turret. State research on this variant, designated K9A2, is expected to begin later this year

Turkish tank, Altay, ‘got stuck’ and seeks help from South Korea

Turkey already had to have a "local" main battle tank, but this has never happened in recent months. The Altay tank is stuck in a quagmire of technological problems and is panicking for help from South Korea to provide technological solutions.

Seoul gets a new submarine with vertical launch of cruise and ballistic missiles

At a special ceremony at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering shipyard in South Korea, the country's navy acquired a new submarine, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Korean multirole combat aircraft will conquer world markets

Interestingly, Koreans define the machine they are creating, with the help of the American company Lockheed Martin and the European MBDA, as not the 5th or 6th, but … 4.5 generation aircraft.

Korea’s missile projects that are supposed to protect the country from the North

Preparing for the threats of today, but also of tomorrow, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has been systematically investing in a number of missile systems for years - both for the defense of its territory and for a precise attack on the enemy.

The fourth ordered US long-range reconnaissance RQ-4 UAV landed in South Korea

The purchase of machines of this type by Seoul was dictated by the desire to increase the ability to carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) tasks in the area of the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea plans to design and manufacture UAVs and unmanned systems

Korea plans to purchase over a dozen different models of military equipment in the coming months. Among them, there are various types of UAV and land unmanned systems to be designed and manufactured by the domestic industry

South Korea decided to create drones that could replace soldiers in battle

South Korea has embarked on an ambitious UAV development program capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. Some of them can be equipped with small arms, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science.

South Korean military will receive a new self-propelled mortar in 2021

South Korea launches mass production of a self-developed 120mm self-propelled mortar system based on an M113 tracked armored personnel carrier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Defense Procurement Administration of the Republic's Defense Ministry (DAPA).

South Korea has begun assembling its first fifth-generation fighter [video]

In recent months, South Korea has been working hard to manufacture and build the first fifth-generation fighter produced entirely by the South Korean defense industry.

Seoul plans to build stronger submarines capable of carrying more ballistic missiles

South Korean Defense Minister announced on August 10 that it intends to introduce modernized Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarines capable of carrying more ballistic missiles in the next five years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Seoul decided to develop its own air defense system similar to the Iron Dome

An ambitious plan to develop its own air defense system has been launched in South Korea and is expected to be implemented within the next five years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Korea showed a radar capable of tracking more than 1000 targets simultaneously

South Korea has presented a prototype radar of its own design, equipped with an active phased array antenna, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Naked Science.

5th-gen KF-X fighter should be ready in 2021, Seoul showed the assembly of the jet

South Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) published a photo of a partially assembled fuselage of the first flight prototype of the promising KF-X fighter, which has been developed in the interests of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic since 2016

Kim Jong-un warned that an immediate missile strike on Seoul would follow

Kim Jong-un announced the impending large-scale provocation of Seoul and readiness for an immediate missile strike, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Pyongyang is ready to turn South Korea into a sea of fire, officials said

North Korea has called on its southern neighbor to desist from accusing Pyongyang and holding it responsible for the demolition of the liaison office between the two countries. Otherwise, it would consider turning Seoul into a “sea of fire”

Kim’s next move forced South Korean troops into full combat readiness

The Ministry of Association of the Republic of Korea confirmed today, June 16, earlier information that an inter-Korean communications office was blown up in the North Korean city of Kaesong, Yonhap reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Has the countdown to a North Korean nuclear strike against Seoul begun?

“Our invincible revolutionary army will carry out an act of retaliation for insulting our people, which has never been so indignant before,” Pyongyang said in an official statement.

Seoul deployed F-35 fighters and UAVs along its border with North Korea

South Korea has increased monitoring and combat readiness along its border with North Korea amid escalating tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang, the Sputnik reported on Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Seoul chose the weapons for its own fifth-gen KF-X fighter jet

In South Korea, the selection process for high-precision munitions and guidance kits for equipping the promising multi-purpose fighter KF-X (Korean Fighter eXperimental) has completed

A threat from North Korea postpones Seoul’s amphibious exercises

South Korea has decided to postpone the maritime military exercises scheduled for this week. The official reason is that there are adverse weather conditions, but many think that this is to avoid new angry criticisms of North Korea

South Korea already made best proposal for defense cost sharing with the US

South Korea has already made the best possible proposal in the negotiations on sharing the cost of maintaining the American contingent on the Korean peninsula, the Renhap news agency reported

A cross-border shooting in a demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea

The shootout took place in a demilitarized zone on the border of North and South Korea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the BBC report on May 3 and some military sources in Seoul.

A reagent for a 20-minute analysis on coronavirus was created in South Korea

Specialists from the Daegu Institute of Science and Technology and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province have created a reagent using which the COVID-19 coronavirus test will take only 20 minutes.

A South Korean guided rocket system was approved by the Pentagon

The South Korean multiple rocket launcher system Poniard successfully passed the Pentagon’s comparative tests, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a statement by the South Korean Defense Procurement Administration.

South Korea prepares an answer to the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35

A coronavirus pandemic could hit not only the Russian Su-57 fighter, but also other promising aircraft. Earlier, South Korea announced the development of its fifth-generation aircraft.

Allied friends: Seoul did not give $4 billion for the maintenance of US troops

The Republic of Korea and the United States, after three days of intense negotiations in Los Angeles, could not resolve the differences on the issue of the distribution of costs for the deployment of American troops on the Korean Peninsula

French company will integrate system of avoid friendly fire for South Korea forces

PARIS, (BM) - Thales and South Korean partner LIG Nex1 were selected after a request for proposals to support the country's air defence capabilities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Thales Will Design and Manufacture of Next Generation Weapons…

F-35 fighter jets neutralize North Korean nuclear missiles

SEOUL, (BM) - Shortly after the activation of its first squadron of F-35A fifth generation fighters, and confirmation of further orders for the advanced stealth fighters, South Korea’s Air Force has released a promotional video showing the aircraft neutralising one of North Korea’s most capable new military assets - an intercontinental range…

South Korea Arms Its Fighters with the French Air-to-Air Missiles

SEOUL, (BM) - MBDA has been awarded a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the integration of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The contract includes integration support to KAI, transfer of know-how and manufacture of test equipment for…

Donald Trump Wants $5 Billion “Defense Cost” from South Korea

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A $5 billion (£4 billion) demand to meet the cost of hosting American troops, and tensions between Seoul and Tokyo that threaten to undercut regional cooperation are set to top the agenda when senior U.S. defence officials visit South Korea this week, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: Korea Buys 120…

Korea Buys 120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the U.S.

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Korea of (120) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Unveils 5th Generation Fighter Jet Also included in the order are containers; weapon support…

South Korea Unveils 5th Generation Fighter Jet

SEOUL, (BM) - On the international aerospace exhibition in Seoul, South Korean manufacturers have introduced full-size mock-looking aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Particular attention has attracted a full-size mock-up of the fifth generation of South Korean fighter, designated by the name of the program - KF-X. …

Bulgaria Wants to Produce a Combat Aircraft Jointly with South Korea

SEOUL, (BM) - Bulgaria negotiates with South Korea for construction of combat aircraft assembly plant, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Within the framework of his visit to the Republic of Korea, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov laid a wreath in tribute to the memory of the Korean citizens who lost their lives in the independence movement during the…

South Korean Shipbuilder to Take a Part in Indian Submarine Project, SAAB is Out

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The $6.5 billion submarine project contest for the Indian Navy continues to throw up surprises with the last minute entry of a South Korean shipbuilder and the pulling out of Swedish company Saab after red flagging policy strictures that can potentially place unlimited liabilities on foreign vendors, learned…

Raytheon Plans to Produce Identification Systems for the Korean Military

ABERDEEN, (BM) - Raytheon Company and Hanwha Systems signed a technical cooperation agreement to produce Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 systems for the Korean military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: F-35s Will Replace South Korean F-16 in Near Future Mode 5 IFF systems allow operators to positively identify friendly…

F-35s Will Replace South Korean F-16 in Near Future

SEOUL, (BM) - The U.S. military plans to begin rotating F-35 stealth fighters into South Korea starting in a few years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according a South Korean newspaper report. The American planes would join a growing fleet of South Korean F-35s. The U.S. Air Force is already practicing employing the F-35s in a war with North…

Republic of Korea Buys MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of thirty-one (31) MK 54 All Up Round lightweight torpedoes with support for an estimated cost of $72 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Naval…

South Korea Buys MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Naval Helicopter Totaling $800M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters with support for an estimated cost of $800 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft Totaling $950M…

South Korea Buys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft Totaling $950M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for RQ-4 Block 30 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPS) for an estimated cost of $950 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys U.S. Missiles for $314…

North Korea to Develop and Test ‘Special Armaments’ to Destroy F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets

SEOUL, (BM) - South Korea’s acquisition of American F-35 stealth fighter jets will force North Korea to develop and test “special armaments” to destroy the new weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting North Korea’s state media, citing a government researcher South Korean authorities are “impudent and pitiful” for “talking loudly about…

South Korea Buys U.S. Missiles for $314 Million, Japan Also Wants to Buy

SEOUL, South Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. State Department has cleared $314 million (£247 million) in possible sales of air defence missiles to South Korea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. South Korea, a key Asian ally of the United States, asked to buy up to 94 SM-2 missiles used by ships against air threats,…

South Korea Plans to Construct Three More Destroyers Equipped with Aegis Combat Systems

SEOUL, South Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In a critical step toward developing its naval capabilities, South Korea plans to construct three more 7,600-ton destroyers equipped with American-made Aegis combat systems and sophisticated ballistic missile interceptors, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Presided over by…

The First Airbus A330 MRTT Was Delivered to the Air Force of the Republic of Korea

BUSAN, the Republic of Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The global leader in aeronautics, space and related services, Airbus, announced on 30th January 2019 (Wednesday) that the first aerial refuelling A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) was delivered to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Executive…

South Korea and Spain to Discuss Possible Swap Deal – Trainer Jets for Transport Aircraft

SEOUL, South Korea, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On Sunday, South Korean government and industry sources reported the local media that the Asian nation and Spain are about to hold talks for a possible swap deal concerning the exchange of trainer jets with transport planes. The discussion is said to take place in Madrid, this month, on a joint military…

The Vigilant Ace 2018 Military Exercise Cancelled

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The upcoming scheduled Vigilant Ace 2018 allied joint military exercise has been cancelled and that decision was jointly approved by the U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo. That was announced by the United States Department of Defense on Friday, 19th…

South Korea Will Counter Ballistic Missile Threats by Ship-Based Interceptors

SEOUL, South Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) — South Korea will counter ballistic missile threats from North Korea by ship-based SM-3 (Standard Missile – 3) interceptors as revealed by a top commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on 12th Ocotber 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com In response to a lawmaker’s question about the SM-3 missile…

Saab Announces a Contract with South Korea

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 24th September 2018 the Swedish company Saab announced its newly signed contract with South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for supporting of the Arthur Weapon Locating System, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Saab Will Continue to Provide Logistical Support for the…

A Contract for 90 More Taurus Missiles Signed By South Korea

SEOUL (South Korea), March 14, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by: Wikipedia.org In late February, South Korea’s arms procurement agency signed a contract with German company Taurus Systems GmbH for 90 (ninety) more 350K Taurus long-range, air-launched, bunker-busting missiles, reported DefenseNews.com. The previous contract of…

Europe Is South Korea’s Option for the AAM Technology

SEOUL, (South Korea), 09 March, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by DefenseNews.com Europe is an option for South Korea to implement AAM (air-to-air missile) technology under its key arms procurement offset programs, reported DefenseNews On 5th March DAPA (Defence Acquisition Program Administration), which is responsible for…

Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began two-day joint military exercises

Amphibious assault vehicles of the South Korean Marine Corps throw smoke bombs as they move to land on shore during a U.S.-South Korea joint landing operation drill in Pohang March 31, 2014 (MEDIAPOOL) (Photo by Reuters) - US, South Korean and Japanese forces have begun joint military exercises, the South Korean army said, quoted by…

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