South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Opens Office in Malaysia, Strengthening Defense Collaboration
South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 has officially opened its office in Kuala Lumpur, signaling closer cooperation between the two nations in the defense sector.
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South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 has officially opened its office in Kuala Lumpur, signaling closer cooperation between the two nations in the defense sector.
South Korea’s aerospace giant, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to test an Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilot in the FA-50 combat aircraft as a step towards the development of unmanned aircraft in the future.
South Korea has reportedly completed the development of a long-range air defense system, the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM), which will enhance the country’s ability to counter North Korea’s ballistic missile and nuclear threats.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the expedited delivery of 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft ordered by Malaysia from South Korea.
South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter jet under development, the KF-21 “Boramae,” will be equipped with one of the most lethal long-range air-to-air missiles available, the “Meteor,” developed by European defense company MBDA.
At the recently concluded Sacheon Air Show 2024 in South Korea, the republic’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) unveiled a new supersonic air-to-ground missile under development, marking the first public reveal of the supersonic missile.
South Korean-made KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet is entering the competition to supply the Philippine Air Force’s Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) program, alongside the American-made F-16 and the Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen, creating a three-way contest.
The South Korean Air Force has conducted a “Taurus” missile launch exercise, marking the first such drill in seven years, amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to North Korea’s continued ballistic missile tests.
South Korea will develop three distinct variants of the 4.5-generation KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet, each tailored for specific missions and operations with the KF-21B variant will be dedicated to Electronic Warfare, the KF-21EX will serve as a Fifth-Generation Fighter, and the KF-21SA is designed for the Export Market.
The medium-range air defense system, KM-SAM II (Cheongung II), developed by South Korea and nicknamed the “Korean Patriot,” has undoubtedly become the most popular air defense system in the Middle East, as yet another country in the region has confirmed its acquisition.