South Korea Taps Hyundai Rotem for AI-Powered Military Robotics Programs
Seoul is advancing autonomous military robotics through new AI-driven battlefield system development programs.
South Korea Says It Will Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines at Home
South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s.
South Korea Moves to Centralize Defense AI Under National Policy Push
Seoul is linking public and defense AI efforts to strengthen military modernization and industrial coordination.
South Korea’s Homegrown Marine Attack Helicopter Nears Completion
South Korea’s domestically developed marine attack helicopter has completed all weapons tests and entered the final stage of development.
Allies by Necessity: Japan, South Korea, and the Case for Defense Industrial Partnership
Japan and South Korea will compete in arms exports, but the threats they share make rivalry without coordination self-defeating.
South Korea Debuts KAAV II, Its Next-Gen Amphibious Assault Vehicle
After more than a decade in development, South Korea has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation Korea amphibious assault vehicle.
Counter-Drone Radar Network Gains AI Edge in South Korea
The partnership combines radar and AI analytics to improve drone detection and border surveillance efficiency.
US Approves $4.2B in Helicopter Sales to South Korea
The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of more than $4 billion in military helicopters to South Korea, which has vowed to buy more US weapons as it defends against the North.
S. Korea Rolls Out Tasman Command Vehicle and Missile-Armed KLTV
South Korea’s Kia Corporation headed to the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 expo for the first time with a lineup of next-gen military vehicles designed for battlefield command, mobility, and combat support.
What US Troop Cuts in Germany Mean for the ROK-US Alliance
US troop cuts in Germany raise new questions for the ROK-US alliance, burden-sharing, deterrence, and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration
South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.
Hanwha, Milrem Team Up on Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Romania
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a deal with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program.
North Korea to Deploy New Artillery Along Border With South
North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.
South Korea to Seek Peace Despite North’s Revised Constitution
South Korea said it would pursue its peace efforts despite North Korea's constitutional revision that deleted all references to uniting the divided peninsula.
S. Korea Army to Standardize Drones as Core Soldier Weapons
Seoul plans to adopt unmanned aerial systems as standard equipment for Republic of Korea Army warfighters, expanding drone use across combat roles and units.
Precision and Power: The K239 Chunmoo MLRS Explained
Explore our guide to the K239 Chunmoo, covering its modular rocket system, precision strike capabilities, and expanding global role.
Bell Textron, Korea Aerospace Partner on High Speed Helicopter Program
Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries will examine potential solutions for the High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program.
Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid
Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.
US Forces Korea Eyes Trilateral ‘Kill Web’ Network to Deter Indo-Pacific Threats
The US Forces Korea has proposed integrating the military capabilities of South Korea, Japan, and potentially the Philippines into a unified “kill web” to counter rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.
S. Korea Air Force Issues Apology Over F-15K Collision Linked to In-Flight Selfies
The Republic of Korea Air Force has released a statement apologizing for a 2021 midair collision involving two F-15K fighter jets.
LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia
LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.
K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile howitzer through live-fire trials, showcasing a new dual-feed autoloader that drives firing rates to 8 to 9 rounds per minute.
US Military Says Key Weapons System Staying in South Korea
The US has not moved a key missile defense system out of South Korea, a US military official said Tuesday, following reports that Washington was shifting parts of it to the Middle East.
South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech
South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.
