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September 23, 2025

Iraq to deploy South Korean KM-SAM air defense system in 2026

964 Media BAGHDAD — Iraq’s military said the South Korean KM-SAM air defense system will enter service early next year

September 18, 2025

South Korea launches new missile-defense warship

Defence Blog South Korea has launched its second King Jeongjo-class Aegis-equipped destroyer, the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong (DDG-996). The warship was

August 19, 2025

Israel pushes Korea to join hypersonic defense development

Defence Blog Hypersonic missiles are forcing a rethink of global air defense, and Israel is urging South Korea to join

July 28, 2025

South Korea upgrades air defenses to hit ballistic missiles

Defence Post South Korea has completed a major upgrade of its Cheongung-I air defense system, transforming it into the more

July 28, 2025

LIG Nex1 to build South Korean next-gen air defense system

Defence Blog LIG Nex1 has been selected to lead South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-3 surface-to-air missile development project, edging out rival

June 23, 2025

Hanwha signs deal with Northrop for missile defense cooperation

Defense Blog Hanwha Systems and U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on

June 23, 2025

South Korea Begins Development of New Anti-Ballistic Missile Simulation System

Defense Mirror South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), has officially launched the development of a new ‘Counter Ballistic Missile

June 11, 2025

Hanwha Aerospace Wins $144M to Develop L-SAM-II High-Altitude Missile System

Defense Mirror Hanwha Aerospace has signed a 198.6 billion won (approximately $144 million) contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD)

May 27, 2025

Hanwha begins development of next-generation radar for South Korea’s L-SAM-II missile defence system

Defence Industry Europe Hanwha Systems has signed a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to develop a

May 19, 2025

Inaugural ROK-U.S. Integrated Air and Missile Defense Event Enhances Interoperability

Pacific Air Forces CHINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea —   The Republic of Korea Navy Task Fleet and the