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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 16:57

First batch of K2, K9 arrives in Poland

First batch of K2, K9 arrives in Poland

The first batch of 24 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 10 K2 battle tanks was delivered to Poland, Tuesday (local time), according to South Korean defense companies. The shipment came after Poland signed a purchase agreement in July for 980 K2 battle tanks from Hyundai Rotem and 648 K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace as well as 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft fro...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-12-07 15:25

US approves $1.5 bil. sale of helicopters to Korea

US approves $1.5 bil. sale of helicopters to Korea

The United States on Tuesday announced the approval of a $1.5 billion sale of 18 CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters and other equipment to Korea.

2022-12-07 08:44

Senior S. Korean, U.S. military officers discuss ways to strengthen extended deterrence

Senior S. Korean, U.S. military officers discuss ways to strengthen extended deterrence

Senior military officers of South Korea and the United States held talks in Seoul on Monday to discuss joint efforts to beef up the U.S.' "extended deterrence" against North Korean threats, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

2022-12-05 20:29

Korean Air Force chief to visit UAE on defense cooperation mission

Korean Air Force chief to visit UAE on defense cooperation mission

Korea's Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Jung Sang-hwa will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for talks with senior defense officials there over arms industry cooperation and other issues, his office said Friday.

2022-12-02 15:22

Air Force launches Space Operations Squadron

Air Force launches Space Operations Squadron

South Korea's Air Force launched an integrated unit for space operations in a city just south of Seoul on Thursday, as the country seeks to bolster defense capabilities in the increasingly crucial security domain.

2022-12-01 21:09

Korea picks new Marine chief, Army special warfare commander in regular reshuffle

Korea picks new Marine chief, Army special warfare commander in regular reshuffle

South Korea on Wednesday named new heads of the Marine Corps and the Army's Special Warfare Command in a regular reshuffle that affected scores of general-grade officers, the defense ministry said.

2022-11-30 21:46

2 Chinese, 6 Russian warplanes enter Korea's air defense zone without notice: JCS

2 Chinese, 6 Russian warplanes enter Korea's air defense zone without notice: JCS

Two Chinese and six Russian warplanes entered Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) without notice Wednesday, prompting the Air Force to scramble fighters to the scene, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

2022-11-30 15:26

Korea starts deploying new handheld mine detector

Korea starts deploying new handheld mine detector

Korea's military on Wednesday started deploying a new mine detector capable of locating non-metal objects, such as those made of wood, the state arms procurement agency said.

2022-11-30 11:27

ROK Air Force to join US-led Operation Christmas Drop

ROK Air Force to join US-led Operation Christmas Drop

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) will participate in a humanitarian airlift mission of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the military branch said, Tuesday. According to the ROKAF, a C-130 transport aircraft and some 30 pilots and crewmembers of the 15th Special Missions Wing departed earlier in the day for Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, where the U.S. Pacific Air Forces wil...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-11-29 14:52

Korean Air Force to join US-led multinational humanitarian operation

Korean Air Force to join US-led multinational humanitarian operation

Korea's Air Force said Tuesday it will participate in a U.S.-led multinational humanitarian operation in Guam, an effort to enhance its airlift and other operational capabilities.

2022-11-29 10:58

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