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Fri, March 24, 2023 | 06:28

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, UAE discuss cooperation in arms industry, cybersecurity

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, UAE discuss cooperation in arms industry, cybersecurity

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have held talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss bilateral cooperation in the arms industry, cybersecurity and other areas, Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.

2023-02-22 14:26

Korean companies draw interest at arms fair in UAE

Korean companies draw interest at arms fair in UAE

2022 was a significant year for Korea's arms makers. Exports more than doubled to a record high of $17.3 billion (22.4 trillion won) from the previous year, with sales of domestically developed military hardware picking up around the world, including in Poland, a NATO member nation.

2023-02-21 16:42

S. Korea to issue new overarching defense strategy as early as next month

S. Korea to issue new overarching defense strategy as early as next month

South Korea is seeking to publish a new overarching national defense strategy next month to chart a mid- and long-term direction of the country's security policy amid growing North Korean military threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday.

2023-02-21 11:21

KF-21 two-seat version succeeds in test flight

KF-21 two-seat version succeeds in test flight

A two-seat version of Korea's domestically developed KF-21 fighter completed its first test flight successfully, the state arms procurement agency said, Monday. The success came seven months after the first prototype of the single-seat 4.5-generation fighter jet had a successful test flight.

2023-02-20 17:18

Fourth KF-21 fighter jet prototype succeeds in first flight

Fourth KF-21 fighter jet prototype succeeds in first flight

The fourth prototype of Korea's homegrown fighter KF-21 Boramae conducted its successful maiden flight Monday, the arms procurement agency said, in the latest sign of progress in the advanced jet's development project.

2023-02-20 16:12

Defense minister visits Korean unit in UAE

Defense minister visits Korean unit in UAE

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup has visited the Korean military contingent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to encourage its troops during his trip there aimed at cementing bilateral defense ties, his office said Monday.

2023-02-20 11:26

S. Korea, US to hold 'Freedom Shield' exercise next month

S. Korea, US to hold 'Freedom Shield' exercise next month

South Korea and the United States will hold a regular springtime combined military exercise next month under "realistic" scenarios reflecting North Korea's nuclear and other threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Friday.

2023-02-17 14:47

North Korea threatens military action as South, US plan drills

S. Korea, US to hold 'table-top' exercise next week against NK nuke threats

S. Korea, US to hold 'table-top' exercise next week against NK nuke threats

South Korea and the United States will stage a combined military exercise at the Pentagon next week under the scenario of nuclear use by North Korea, Seoul's defense ministry said Friday.

2023-02-17 12:00

S. Korea to launch 1st military surveillance satellite in November

S. Korea to launch 1st military surveillance satellite in November

South Korea plans to launch its first military surveillance satellite in November under a project to deploy a total of five such satellites by the mid-2020s, the state arms procurement said Friday.

2023-02-17 11:58

South Korea names North Korea as 'enemy' in defense paper

South Korea names North Korea as 'enemy' in defense paper

South Korea names North Korea as 'enemy' in defense paper

South Korea named North Korea as an “enemy” and Japan as “a close neighbor” that shares common values in its 2022 Defense White Paper, in reflection of the shifting security policy and geopolitical climate under President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2023-02-16 16:24

S. Korea to launch 1st military surveillance satellite in November

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