Military

• [FOCUS] S. Korea's military proposes early deployment of dome-shaped air defense network SEOUL -- South Korea's defense ministry proposed the early deployment of a low-altitude missile defense system that intercepts North Korea's long-range artillery shells and cruise missiles sneaking across the tightly guarded inter-Korean border, revealing confidence in the level of technical skills accumulated for decades. An initial military roadmap presented by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), an arms procurement agency, called for the development 22 July 2022
• Hanwha Systems cooperates with Britain's OneWeb to participate in Australia's military satellite internet project SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor involved in the development of antennas in South Korea, will tap overseas defense markets, starting with Australia, through cooperation with OneWeb, a London-based communications company that has launched a network of low-orbit satellites for Internet services. At the Farnborough International Airshow, a trade exhibition in England, Hanwha Systems and the Australian unit of its sister company. Hanwha Defense, signed a memorandum of 21 July 2022
• Military roadmap contains introduction of fuel cell propulsion for stealth tanks and mobile weaponry SEOUL -- South Korea's new military roadmap for future weaponry came up with the idea of introducing a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for mobile weapon systems such as stealth tanks and securing technology on lightweight high-strength armor. The roadmap was presented by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), an arms procurement agency controlled by the defense ministry, on July 20 at a workshop attended by representatives from private defense companies a 20 July 2022
• S. Korea claims 'success' in cautious maiden flight of homemade KF-21 fighter jet SEOUL -- South Korea claimed "success" in the cautious maiden flight of its homemade KF-21 fighter jet that followed nearly two decades of strenuous work to shake off doubtful or sometimes depreciatory eyes from top-class foreign aircraft makers. The first jet fighter christened "KF-21 Boramae (Young Hawk)" made a successful 33-minute test flight on July 19 in a closed event on a military runway in the southern city of Sacheon, the home base of Korea Aerospace In 19 July 2022
• Hanwha Defense to provide 25 more Barracuda armored vehicles to Indonesian police SEOUL -- Hanwha Defense, a major defense company affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, will ship 25 more Barracuda armored wheeled vehicles to Indonesian police forces. The Barracuda is a tactical armored vehicle featuring excellent maneuverability and protection for multiple missions such as reconnaissance and internal security. Barracuda vehicles have been operated by police forces in Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as South Korean troops deployed in Iraq for humanitar 6 July 2022
• Hyundai shipyard wins Philippine order to build six offshore patrol vessels SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group has secured an order worth 745 billion won ($580 million) from the Philippines to build and deliver six 2,400-ton offshore patrol vessels by the end of 2028. The ship mounted with a 76mm gun and two 30mm auxiliary guns will have a helideck to operate helicopters and drones. Under a customized contract signed with the Philippine Defense Department in Manila on June 27, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said it would reflect req 27 June 2022
• KAI and Lockheed Martin makes fresh commitment to push for global sales of joint product SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, bolstered a strategic partnership with its American partner, Lockheed Martin, to push for global sales of their joint product, shaking off their previous failure to win a Pentagon contract. With Lockheed Martin's technology, KAI produced South Korea's first supersonic trainer, T-50, which has been developed into aerobatic and combat variants such as FA-50. KAI has exported or secured orders to 13 June 2022
• ADD secures platform technology for automatic generation of high-performance navigation software SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has secured a platform technology that automatically generates high-performance and high-quality navigation software needed for the development of new weapons systems such as guided weapons. Navigation software is a key function that determines the accuracy of weapon systems. Mounted on guided weapons or unmanned aerial vehicles, it serves as a guide to accurately find targets and destinations. The Agency for Defense D 7 June 2022

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