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Korea's Patriot-tier missile shield draws interest from Switzerland, Indonesia, but production capacity in doubt

While countries outside the Gulf show appreciation for Korea's technical capabilities and pricing, manufacturing limitations, made worse by the recent Hanwha plant explosion, may blunt the defense industry's momentum.

2026.6.11

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]

Attack on UAE nuclear plant raises profile of Korean-made air defense system

The UAE's missile defense system, featuring Korea's Cheongung-II, successfully intercepted drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, enhancing the system's appeal to other nations amid rising demand for air defense amid ongoing tensions.

2026.5.18

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Operators of the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system carry out team mission procedures at Air Force Unit 8146 in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, on May 13. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Military puts Cheongung-II missile defense system, KF-21 front and center in demonstration

South Korea's military offered a rare look inside two of its flagship defense programs, demonstrating the Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile system that intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles in combat and opening its KF-21 fighter jet assembly.

2026.5.14

Two medium-range surface-to-air missile Cheongung-II systems are used during a drill in Korea in this undated stock photo. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Gulf states eye Korea's Cheongung-II to shore up depleted air defense systems

Gulf states are widening their search for suppliers to include countries such as Korea and Ukraine to shore up their depleted air defense systems in the wake of strikes by Iran, according to a recent report.

2026.4.13

LIG Nex1 CEO Shin Ick-hyun presents the company's goals during an event held for the press and investors at the company's Pangyo office in Gyeonggi on Monday. [LIG NEX1]

LIG Nex1 eyes $3.7 billion investment, exports to 30 countries by 2030

Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 on Monday unveiled a plan to invest 5 trillion won ($3.7 billion) and export its products to 30 countries by 2030, backed by an expanded antimissile and unmanned weapons systems lineup.

2024.9.24

A surface-to-air Cheongung missile developed by the Agency for Defense Development [YONHAP]

Saudi Arabia buys Korea's Cheongung-II missiles for $3.2 billion

Korea will export 10 Cheongung-II missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia under a $3.2-billion deal announced by Seoul’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday evening.

2024.2.6

A Korean-made Cheongung II mid-range surface-to-air missile system, manufactured by LIG Nex1 [YONHAP]

Time is ripe for Korea to sell Saudi Arabia more weapons

The visit of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is being closely watched for clues as to whether Riyadh and Seoul will negotiate new deals for Korean weapons, following up on contracts signed earlier this year.

2022.11.16

Tag: cheongung-ii

cheongung-ii

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Attack on UAE nuclear plant raises profile of Korean-made air defense system

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Military puts Cheongung-II missile defense system, KF-21 front and center in demonstration

Gulf states eye Korea's Cheongung-II to shore up depleted air defense systems

LIG Nex1 eyes $3.7 billion investment, exports to 30 countries by 2030

Saudi Arabia buys Korea's Cheongung-II missiles for $3.2 billion

Time is ripe for Korea to sell Saudi Arabia more weapons