Brian Kim
Brian Kim was a South Korea correspondent for Defense News.
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Hanwha, Kongsberg partner on combat vehicle, long-range fires system
The Norwegian Defence Material Agency is expected later this year to issue a request for information on new infantry fighting vehicles, and another RFI for a long-range precision fires system, namely multiple launch rocket systems.
With restrictions lifted, South Korea launches $13B space power scheme
South Korea has launched a task force to further develop space capabilities for its military, following U.S. approval earlier this year to lift a restriction on the country’s missile production program.
South Korean shipbuilders unveil competing carrier designs
The South Korean companies unveiled their offerings at the four-day International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition, a biennial naval defense show, which began June 9 in the southern port city of Busan.
SKorea’s Hanwha pitches K9 howitzer for British mobile fires program
But the K9 is one of several contenders to replace the British Army’s aging AS90 howitzer, which has been around for about 30 years.
US lifts missile restrictions on South Korea, ending range and warhead limits
South Korea can now develop ballistic missiles capable of reaching targets far beyond the Korean Peninsula, following the United States’ approval to lift a 42-year-old restriction on its ally’s missile development program.
South Korea chooses locally built marine helicopter over foreign offers
Still, there are lingering worries over the shipborne operational capability of KAI’s marine attack helicopter modified from the ground-based KUH-1 utility helicopter.
South Korea unveils prototype of homegrown KF-X fighter jet
The prototype of the twin-engine jet, named the KF-21 Boramae, was showcased during a rollout ceremony at the headquarters of KAI in Sacheon, South Korea.
South Korea’s Hanwha partners with European firm to build M3 bridging vehicles
The South Korean Army is set to deploy European amphibious bridging vehicles under licensed production to boost its operational capability across water obstacles.
South Korea to order 12 MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters
The decision is a dramatic win for American firm Lockheed Martin, as the MH-60R had been considered a long shot due to its cost.
South Korea accelerates deployment of unmanned systems
South Korea has announced a series of contracts to develop and deploy indigenous unmanned and robotic systems in a bid to move to smaller but smarter armed forces fitted with high-tech technologies.
