South Korea upgrades air defenses to hit ballistic missiles

July 28, 2025

Defence Post

South Korea has completed a major upgrade of its Cheongung-I air defense system, transforming it into the more capable Cheongung-II platform, which can now intercept both aircraft and ballistic missiles, the country’s arms procurement agency announced Monday.

According to a press release from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the enhanced system has entered initial deployment with the South Korean military.

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