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이륙하는 전투기 KF-21 시제기 (서울=연합뉴스) 지난 13일 경남 사천시 공군3훈련비행단에서 국산 초음속 전투기 KF-21 시제기가 힘차게 이륙하고 있다. 2026.5.14 [사진공동취재단] photo@yna.co.kr/2026-05-14 13:47:04/

Daejeon targets domestic KF-21 and K9 components in defense hub expansion

The city will build a defense industry complex to develop domestically made components for the KF-21 fighter jet and K9 howitzer by 2030.

2026.9.22

이용철 방위사업청장, 에스토니아 국방부 차관 면담 (서울=연합뉴스) 이용철 방위사업청장이 9일(현지시간) 폴란드에서 열린 국제방위산업전시회(MSPO 2026)에서 시임 수클레스 에스토니아 국방부 차관과 면담하고 있다. 2026.9.10 [방위사업청 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지] photo@yna.co.kr/2026-09-10 09:21:06/

Korea’s defense procurement chief courts European buyers at Poland arms fair

DAPA Minister Lee Yong-cheol met Polish and Estonian officials while supporting Korean defense exporters at MSPO 2026, Eastern Europe's biggest arms expo.

2026.9.10

DAPA completes development of armored medical evacuation vehicle

With their low mobility and insufficient protective gear, ambulances currently in use by the military have difficulty providing emergency transport near combat units.

2026.8.31

Korea streamlines NATO standards access to accelerate defense exports

New government guidelines will give Korean defense firms faster access to NATO specifications, aiming to reduce export delays and expand opportunities in alliance markets.

2026.8.24

Navy receives first Geomdoksuri-B patrol ship for North Korea border

South Korea's Navy received the first Geomdoksuri-B patrol vessel, which will bolster defenses near the western sea border with North Korea.

2026.8.14

K2 tanks fire live rounds at a training range, with bright muzzle flashes and smoke.

South Korea to upgrade K2 tanks against growing North Korean drone threat

A $2.4 billion overhaul will add active protection systems, jammers and remote weapon stations to the Army’s K2 tanks while a separate long-range naval missile program moves ahead.

2026.8.11

Korea unveils first homegrown aircraft engine prototypes in push to shed reliance on imports

The defense acquisition and development agencies offered a first glimpse at a 5,500-pound-class turbofan and a 1,400-horsepower turboprop, both designed for uncrewed aircraft.

2026.7.7

Operational personnel from Air Force Unit 8146 raise a launcher for the Cheongung-II, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system, into an upright position, on May 13. [NEWS1]

Cabinet approves new bill to enhance development of homegrown defense semiconductor tech

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to support the development of semiconductor technology for defense systems using domestically developed technology.

2026.6.2

South Korea develops homegrown laser weapon technology to defend against drones

South Korea has developed a homegrown version of the laser oscillator at the heart of its Cheongwang laser weapon, replacing a German-made core component and opening the way to mass-producing low-cost drone interceptors with domestic technology.

2026.6.1

A rendering of the Korea Destroyer Next Generation [HD HYUNDAI]

Korea's $4.7 billion stealth destroyer project stalls, raising fears of naval power vacuum

A major Korean naval project to build homegrown stealth guided-missile destroyers faces repeated delays as the country's two largest shipbuilders have become locked in a battle over design rights, trade secrets and competitive bidding terms.

2026.5.20

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DAPA

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Daejeon targets domestic KF-21 and K9 components in defense hub expansion

Korea’s defense procurement chief courts European buyers at Poland arms fair

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