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.
Unmanned systems, anti-drone tech featured at South Korean arms expo
Check out the weapons systems that dominated DX Korea 2020.
South Korea to deploy unmanned K9 howitzer by 2040
Hanwha Defense is working on an unmanned variant of the South Korean-built K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, according to the artillery manufacturer.
Hanwha, Kongsberg team up to bolster Australia’s K9 howitzers
Hanwha Defense Australia has announced a partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to integrate command, control, communication and computing technology into the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle.
South Korea’s KAI looks to enter military transport market
Korea Aerospace Industries is considering adding military transport planes to its product line with the goal of partnering with foreign aircraft manufacturers, Defense News has learned.
South Korean study finds Chinook upgrade more expensive than buying new helos
The higher upgrade cost is partly driven by the fact that Chinook manufacturer Boeing no longer produces parts for older variants, according to a lawmaker.
South Korea’s first training ship enters naval service
The vessel is armed with 76mm and 40mm guns built by Hyundai Wia, along with an anti-missile decoy system.
South Korea to replace Black Hawks with homemade Surion helos, says lawmaker
The lawmaker has decried the effort as a means to support the local economy without considering performances and production cost.
