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Feb- 2025 -

11 February

N.Korea Slams ‘Hostile Military Act’ After US Submarine Visits South

North Korea accused the US of a "hostile military act" after a US Navy submarine docked in arch rival South Korea to replenish supplies.

5 February

Sea

Rendering of the Republic of Korea Navy's future Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX)

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, Hyundai to Compete for South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program Contract

South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer program contract.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Air

The MUH-1 Marineon Marine Utility Helicopter. Image: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Marineon Attack Helicopter Prototype Takes Maiden Flight

South Korea has completed the initial flight of its MAH Marineon amphibious assault helicopter prototype in Sacheon, Gyeongnam.

23 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

South Korea Begins Work on Iron Dome-Like Interceptor

South Korea has commenced the development of a homegrown interceptor system similar to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome.

22 January

Sea

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s Second-Gen KDX Destroyers to Receive Combat System Upgrade

South Korea has revealed a combat system upgrade for its second-generation Korean Destroyer eXperiment (KDX-II) ships to sustain maritime security across the nation’s sea lines of communication.

21 January

Asia Pacific

A video screenshot from Dooyeol Choi's YouTube channel displaying the model of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM). The L-SAM model is painted white.

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korea Approves Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition and Program Administration has approved the development of an improved version of the long-range surface-to-air missile system.

20 January

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagle supersonic combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Double FA-50 Supersonic Fighter Jet Fleet

The Philippines is considering the purchase of 12 more FA-50 Fighting Eagle supersonic combat aircraft from South Korea.

14 January

Sea

Rendering of systems under the Peru Warship Project

Rojoef Manuel

Hyundai Kicks Off Construction of Peruvian Warships in Callao

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has officially launched the construction phase of Peru’s Warship Project in Callao.

13 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

13 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Seoul Says 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

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