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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 23:35

Huneed Technologies receives Maturity Level 5 for global CMMI-Dev appraisal

Huneed Technologies receives Maturity Level 5 for global CMMI-Dev appraisal

South Korean aerospace and defense firm Huneed Technologies, headquartered in Incheon, has received a Maturity Level 5 (ML5) appraisal for its research center's performances under the Capability Maturity Model Integration Development (CMMI-Dev), it announced Friday.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-14 14:23

[Reporter's Notebook] Close watch on F-35A safety issues needed

[Reporter's Notebook] Close watch on F-35A safety issues needed

When it comes to the latest and most capable fighter jets, there have always been discussions on the safety of the aircraft, especially during its early development and deployment stage. The F-35A, a conventional takeoff and landing variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), also known as the Lightning II, which South Korea has decided to buy, is no exception.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-13 16:56

'Trump may ask Moon to purchase more F-35As'

'Trump may ask Moon to purchase more F-35As'

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to ask President Moon Jae-in to purchase more F-35A stealth fighter jets at his planned summit with the South Korean leader late this month, defense analysts said, Wednesday.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-12 17:24

Defense ministry missed timing to say North Korea fired ballistic missiles

Defense ministry missed timing to say North Korea fired ballistic missiles

It has been over a month since North Korea's launch of short-range missiles on May 4 and 9, but the Ministry of National Defense is still reluctant to say they were “ballistic” missiles, despite a recent report from the U.S. Congress which identified them as ballistic missiles and, therefore, a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-11 16:51

Defense ministry may record historical facts about Kim Won-bong

Defense ministry may record historical facts about Kim Won-bong

The Ministry of National Defense said Monday it was reviewing a request from its research arm to include details of Kim Won-bong's fight for Korea's independence in the historical records of the Korean military on its official website.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-10 17:26

Upgraded 1,200-ton submarine delivered to Korean Navy

Upgraded 1,200-ton submarine delivered to Korean Navy

The Navy received a retrofitted submarine from a local shipbuilder on Monday after two years of upgrading with a state-of-the art combat management system and other equipment, the arms procurement agency said.

2019-06-10 15:47

[INTERVIEW] 'Structure of future CFC should not overlap with JCS'

[INTERVIEW] 'Structure of future CFC should not overlap with JCS'

The recent agreement between the South Korean and the U.S. militaries to appoint a South Korean four-star general to lead the future ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) has caused some to ask what should be considered ahead of its formation to maintain efficient military readiness.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-09 18:14

U.S. 8th Army marks 75th anniversary

U.S. 8th Army marks 75th anniversary

Soldiers of the U.S. Eighth Army, which is stationed at the U.S. Forces Korea (USKF) Camp Humphreys base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, exit a helicopter during a combat training demonstration at an event at the base to mark the 75th anniversary of its foundation, last Saturday. Yonhap

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-09 17:03

CFC relocation to Pyeongtaek should be reconsidered: lawmaker

CFC relocation to Pyeongtaek should be reconsidered: lawmaker

A plan to relocate the headquarters of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) from Yongsan to Pyeongtaek should be reconsidered, a lawmaker said Wednesday.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-05 17:07

South Korea, US to hold drill bracing for OPCON transfer

South Korea, US to hold drill bracing for OPCON transfer

South Korea and the United States will hold their first joint military drill led by a South Korean general in August in preparation for the planned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to the South Korean military.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-04 16:53

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