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News - ADEX
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2017: Rafael promotes Iron Dome for Korea
17th October 2017
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is offering Iron Dome, the only dual-mission counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) and very short-range air defence system at this …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADEX 2017: Korean Air promotes crewless aircraft
17th October 2017
Amongst its range of UAVs covering the tactical to strategic levels the Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air showed a new type known as the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
South Korea counters neighbour with UAV tech
23rd January 2017
Earlier this month the Ministry of National Defense in South Korea announced plans to field a laser-based counter-UAV system by 2020. Seoul estimates that North …
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Digital Battlespace
Belarus unveils new air surveillance radar
14th October 2016
The Belarus state-owned company SPLLC OKB TSP has made the first public presentation of its new RLS-50 3D air surveillance mobile radar. This has been …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing aids Korean unmanned MD 500s
23rd September 2016
Via a memorandum of agreement signed on 22 September, Boeing will renew cooperation with Korean Air Lines (KAL) to convert South Korean military MD 500D …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea boosts ballistic missile defences
23rd February 2016
Ballistic missile defence is a top priority in South Korea after North Korea’s latest nuclear test on 6 January and rocket test on 7 February. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Korean Air wins UAV contract
14th January 2016
The Aerospace Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) has won a substantial contract for tactical UAVs for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), confirming Shephard’s report …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Apache and Gray Eagle team up in Korea
19th November 2015
The US Army is able to conduct aerial manned-unmanned teaming missions in South Korea, according to an announcement from General Atomics on 18 November. In …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2015: South Korea’s tactical network takes shape
29th October 2015
South Korea’s digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level is beginning to come together. Commencing in 2010 under the auspices of the …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2015: Kia spawns LTV family members
26th October 2015
Kia Motors’ new family of 4x4 light tactical vehicles for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) is taking shape, as evidenced by the exhibition of …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2015: South Korea shows new light MG
26th October 2015
South Korea’s military has been using the 5.56mm K3 light machine gun since its induction in 1989, but its manufacturer is currently developing a new …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israel takes aim at UAVs
26th October 2015
Israeli OEM's are pitching counter-UAV solutions to South Korea, whose capabilities are expected to be given a boost following UAV incursions from North Korea, which …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2015: South Korea’s AW159 on the way
26th October 2015
Site acceptance tests for South Korea’s new AgustaWestland AW159 helicopters are imminent in the UK, and the first four rotorcraft will be handed over by …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2015: Chunmoo MLRS in Korean service
23rd October 2015
Featuring at the Seoul ADEX show is an in-service example of the Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Shephard understands the Republic of Korea Army …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dronekiller proposed in South Korea
22nd October 2015
Last year South Korea discovered four crashed North Korean UAVs on its territory, and Uconsystem is proposing a novel approach to tackling future aerial incursions …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
IF-X/ KF-X Development - Indonesia
In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, the full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-X Development - South Korea
In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...
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ISR/special mission
Baekdu-II (South Korea)
Programme Background This ISR aircraft programme, which first appeared on the 2020-24 Mid-Term Defense Acquisition Plan, comprises four Baekdu-II aircraft. These will add to two ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]
Programme Background The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ADEX ...
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Fighter - multirole
IF-X/KF-X procurement (Indonesia)
Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-21 procurement (South Korea)
Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...
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Military UAS - tactical
VTOL UAV (ROKA)
Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...
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ISR/special mission
ISTAR Aircraft (South Korea)
Programme Background South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration stated that Seoul is planning to procure additional aircraft to minimize potential surveillance gaps amid growing security ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
KAAV II
Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) operates one Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and has launched another to support provide operational lift for the ROKMC. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
RQ-4 Global Hawk (South Korea)
Programme Background Requirments Seoul required UAS assets to help monitor its neighbour to the north and, increasingly, Chinese activities in waters and in the air near ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A8 (Norway)
Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A8 (Norway - Option)
Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
NCUAV
Next Corps UAV (NCUAV) is a MALE multirole surveillance UAS being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and destined for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). The ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol, Military UAS - fixed-wing
Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV)
The Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV) is a multi-purpose development aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot, although future ...
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Loitering munitions
KUS-SX
Developed by the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the KUS-SX is both a loitering munition and an ISR UAV. Development commenced in early 2023, and the drone ...
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Loitering munitions
Kargi (Improved)
At ADEX 2022, Lentatek unveiled a new, as-yet-unnamed version of the Kargi loitering munition. Instead of Kargi's radio frequency (RF) seeker, this new version features an under-nose EO/IR ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
MUM-T
The Military Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a UAS in development by Korean Aerospace Industries. Showcased at Seoul ADEX 2021, the MUM-T can be launched from the ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH)
The Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH) is a rotary-wing UAS manufactured by Sungwoo Engineering, with Lig Nex1 and Korean Air acting as subcontractors on the project. It is intended ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
KUS-FC
The KUS-FC, also known as the Kaori-X, is a stealthy UCAV in joint development by the Agency for Defense Development and the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD). ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Alan-2
Developed by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering, the Alan-2 is an armoured 4x4 tactical vehicle. It was demonstrated for the first time during the ADEX 2022 exhibition ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
KUS-VT tiltrotor
The KUS-VT is a tiltrotor UAV that first flew in October 2013 and was exhibited at ADEX 2013. The aircraft is designed to have a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT)
Manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT) is an in-development tiltrotor UAV. KAI debuted the platform in a promotional video during ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
KUS-FT
Development of the Korean Air Aerospace Division KUS-FT fixed-wing UAV began in 2010 and was completed in November 2014. It entered service with the Republic ...
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Loitering munitions
Canister-Launcher UAV
Foosung Firstec is developing a canister-launched loitering munition, which the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) has tested. It will have a 1.2kg warhead and be ...
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Land: air defence radar
Weapon Locating Radar
LIG Nex1 exhibited two new vehicle-mounted radar system prototypes- the Weapon Locating Radar, alongside the Short-Range Air Defence Radar, at Seoul ADEX 2017. According to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
KUS-VS
Displayed at Seoul ADEX 2021, the KUS-VS is a hybrid configuration UAS manufactured by Korean Air. It is VTOL and automatic take-off and landing capable ...
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Land: RWS
M-RWS
The Multipurpose-RWS (M-RWS) was developed by Hanwha Defense to equip armoured vehicles and self-propelled artillery. Believed to weigh 130kg, the system can mount either a ...
