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Drone demonstration crashes undermine trust in K-defense (KOR)

Repeated failures at a defense exhibition underscore the need for rigorous testing before Korea promotes its drone capabilities abroad.

2026.9.18

Drone demonstration crashes undermine trust in K-defense

Repeated failures at a defense exhibition underscore the need for rigorous testing before Korea promotes its drone capabilities abroad.

2026.9.17

EU 새 방산 전략에 흔들리는 K방산 약속의 땅

The introduction of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program is undermining not only Korea's growing foothold in Poland — the largest single‑country buyer of Korean weapons, with combined deals estimated at $23 billion since 2022 — but also...

2025.12.31

The secrets to the success of K-defense

We must honor their noble sacrifices behind the remarkable achievements of our defense industry.

2024.11.24

Grooming regional universities for K-defense

Local universities are the answer to such technological challenges and manpower shortages.

2024.2.15

Foreign defense officials visit the DX Korea 2022 ground defense exhibition held at Kintex in Gyeonggi on Sept 21. 2022. [YONHAP]

Korean arms companies are on the front lines of defense here and abroad

Hanwha Aerospace, KAI, LIG Nex1, Hyundai Rotem and DSME have seen a surge in orders as more countries are significantly upping their arms budgets in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Experts say the Korean defense industry may benefit from...

2023.5.3

The Korean 4.5-generation fighter jet KF-21 makes its first maiden flight in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, in July 2022. [DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION]

Korea rising as a defense supplier amid global tensions

U.S. allies and security partners worldwide looking to re-stock their arsenals are increasingly turning to Korean defense companies to procure weapons.

2023.5.1

President and CEO of LIG Nex1, left, and KIEES President Min Kyeong-sik take a commemorative photo at the Oriental Hotel in Jeju Island, Friday. [LIG NEX1]

LIG Nex1 and KIEES partner on weapons development

Weapons manufacturer LIG Nex1 signed a memorandum of understanding with The Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science (KIEES) Friday, in a bid to develop the next generation of defense systems using electromagnetic wave technology.

2020.8.21

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