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South Korea has completed the development of a ballistic missile named “Hyunmoo-5,” specifically designed to target and destroy an estimated 7,000 North Korean underground military bases and facilities.
Only a few days after it was revealed that Saudi Arabia emerged as the latest buyer of the “Pantsir” short-range air defense system, the Arab nation is now reported to have become a customer for South Korea’s medium-range air defense system, KM-SAM.
The 4.5 generation fighter aircraft developed by the South Korean defense industry, KF-21 “Boramae,” has successfully completed all specialized technical tests, allowing for it to enter the mass production stage to commence this year.
After Malaysia agreed to purchase 18 units of the FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft from South Korea valued at RM4 billion last year, both countries have mutually decided to enhance their relationship and cooperation in the defense sector.
South Korea is planning to develop short-range air-to-air missiles for use by the indigenously-develop 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, the KF-21 “Boramae,” which is set to be mass-produced beginning this year.
South Korea has announced a 4.2 percent increase in defense budget to USD 50.2 billion (RM225 billion) this year, which includes provisions for the commencement of mass production of the 4.5th generation fighter aircraft KF-21 “Boramae.”
In response to escalating military threats from North Korea, South Korea has acquired an additional 20 F-35 fighter jets, bringing its total fleet of fifth-generation aircraft to 59.
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has officially announced the retirement of one of its F-35A fighter aircraft due to damages it sustained in a bird strike incident that occurred in January 2022.
South Korea has successfully launched its first spy satellite from a United States military base in California yesterday, approximately a week after North Korea launched its own reconnaissance satellite, the “Malligyong-1,” into orbit on November 21.
The United States recently received approval to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea, eliciting expressions of ‘anger and concern’ from China