Prospect: CVX and K-SSN in South Korea’s New Administration
Facing these potential security threats that originate from their military rise, the Korean Ministry of ...
North Korea Test Fires Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
North Korea launched a submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan) from a submarine near Sinpo at 02:07 p.m. on May 7th.
North Korea showcases new SLBM during military parade
North Korea presented its new SLBM (submarine-launched ballistic missile) during the military parade held on April 25th, in celebration of its 90th year of the establishment of the KPA (Korean People’s Army).
South Korea’s AESA Radar Technology to Benefit ROK Navy Programs
South Korea is on the verge of successful development of the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar...
S.Korea selects LIG Nex1 to improve Blue Shark Torpedo
South Korea's LIG Nex1 has been selected to develop an improved variant of the Blue Shark lightweight anti-submarine torpedo.
ROK Navy Test-Fires Haesung II Cruise Missile Following North Korea’s ICBM Launch
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy test-fired a Haeseong II ship-launched supersonic land-attack cruise missile following the ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) launch by North Korea on March 24.
ROK Navy seizes North Korean vessel in the Yellow Sea
A day before the Korean presidential election, the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) told the press that at 9:30 a.m. on March 8, the ROK Navy seized and investigated a North Korea vessel that had crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the West Sea 10 kilometers east of Baekryung Island.
HHI and LIG Nex1 team up for CVX Aircraft Carrier
In mid-February, South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed an MOU with LIG Nex1 for R&D work of the light aircraft carrier project CVX.
South Korea’s First P-8A MPA Breaks Cover
The Republic of Korea Navy's first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) broke cover in a video released by Boeing.
Thailand mulls second frigate order from South Korea’s DSME
South Korean Defense Minister met with the Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in December. Discussions included current security issues and procurement of an additional frigate.