South Korean missiles forge ahead
A new South Korean missile capable of destroying artillery positions situated in hardened structures is just one of several projects Seoul has in development.
Before the end of this year, South Korea will commence low-rate production of a new missile called the Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile (KTSSM), which is designed primarily to hit targets underground or in reinforced structures.
Its manufacture was approved by the Defense Project Promotion Committee, as announced by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), on 25 November. At least 200 KTSSM weapons are to be procured for KRW320 billion ($235.4 million) by 2025.
The KTSSM has an estimated range of 120km, and would be able hit targets such as North Korean artillery positions situated in hardened structures up to 1.5m
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