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South Korea’s ADD-led USV enters systems development phase 22 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 22nd, 2021 16:26) South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD)-led unmanned ground surveillance vehicle (USV) has entered the systems development phase. Share Article The 6×6 USV development was led by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) affiliated with the Defense Acquisition Program administration (DAPA). Credit: Hanwha Defense. South Korea...

South Korea unveils prototype of homegrown KF-X fighter jet The KF-X assembly line is shown. (Korea Aerospace Industries) SEOUL — Korea Aerospace Industries unveiled April 9 South Korea’s first homegrown fighter jet prototype, representing a major boost for the country’s self-reliant defense capability, five years after the KF-X program began. 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, a...

Posted : 2021-03-01 14:45 Updated : 2021-03-02 10:08 The first prototype of South Koreas indigenously developed next generation fighter jet KF-X is being assembled at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) headquarters in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, Feb. 24. Courtesy of Defense Acquisition Program Administration By Jung Da-min SACHEON, South Gyeongsang Province ― South Korea is set to roll out the first prototype of its indigenously developed next-generation fighter jet, widely known ...

Korea to deploy light aircraft carrier by 2033

Kia has designed the light tactical cargo truck concept in close collaboration with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Thanks to a modular chassis, this truck also gets a long-wheelbase variant.

( MENAFN - Dubai PR Network - )Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defense exhibition in the UAE - Unique design optimized for military use offering superior mobility, durability and functionality - Modular platform can underpin mobile workshops, communication hubs and troop and cargo carrying capabilities - Four-wheel drive, independent suspension and run-flat tyres ensures enhanced usability in harsh environments     Dubai, United Arab Emirates...

South Korea completes deployment of K-14 sniper rifle Posted : 2021-01-26 10:25 K-14 / Courtesy of Defense Acquisition Program South Korea has completed the deployment of K-14 sniper rifles and its observation device at infantry units to boost combat capabilities in missions involving precision attacks, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday. The K-14 rifle developed with domestic technology was first deployed for special forces in 2013 and was distributed to infantry battalions in 2017, ac...

In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources.

South Korea’s Hanwha partners with European firm to build M3 bridging vehicles December 30, 2020 During NATO’s Anakonda 2016 exercise in Poland, German and British Army engineer units teamed up to assemble the longest 350-meter floating bridge using 30 M3 amphibious vehicles in less than 35 minutes. SEOUL — The South Korean Army is set to deploy European amphibious bridging vehicles under licensed production to boost its operational capability across water obstacles. The M3 Amphibio...

South Korea to order 12 MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters MH-60R Seahawk helicopters fly in formation around the island of Oahu. (MCSN Aja B. Jackson/U.S. Navy) SEOUL — South Korea plans to buy 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopters, the country’s defense procurement agency announced Dec. 15. The contract, valued at about $878 million, is expected to be signed by the end of this year, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. The decision is a d...