South Korea defence exports

Thailand has selected Hanwha Ocean’s 4,000-ton OCEAN-40F as the preferred platform for its next-generation frigate programme, potentially transforming the Royal Thai Navy’s combat…

The Philippines is advancing negotiations for up to 20 KF-21 Boramae multirole fighters under a US$1.9 billion South Korean-backed financing package that could reshape South China Sea…

The Philippines is negotiating with South Korea for up to 20 KF-21 Boramae fighters under the US$35 billion Re-Horizon 3 modernization program, a move that could significantly strengthen…

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and the UAE’s Generation 5 Holding have launched a strategic K9 Thunder manufacturing partnership that could redefine Middle East artillery power, defence…

Thailand’s Royal Thai Navy is entering the decisive phase of a US$580 million frigate acquisition programme that could transform Southeast Asia’s maritime security architecture while…

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has formally advanced its KM-SAM (Cheongung) system for Malaysia’s Medium Range Air Defence (MERAD) requirement under the 13th Malaysia Plan, a move that could reshape…

South Korea’s KAI signals readiness to integrate MBDA Meteor and MICA missiles onto the FA-50, reducing dependence on AIM-120 AMRAAM amid US export control delays. The move could redefine…