Min Chul Gu reports on international arms exports, military trade, and defense policy developments in South Korea. His coverage bridges both domestic and global dimensions of South Korea’s growing role in the international defense market.
Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans for a joint research initiative with U.S. defense giant Boeing focused on the development of high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles.
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in...
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is actively considering financing options with leading commercial banks to facilitate the export of approximately 30 trillion won ($23 billion) worth of weapons to Poland.
Officials revealed on Monday that negotiations with...
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) analysis has revealed a concerning maritime blockade, with multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels encountering obstruction from Chinese counterparts en route to the disputed region around the strategically crucial Second Thomas Shoal.
The Philippines has strongly...
The first two L-15A Falcon trainer aircraft, manufactured by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), crossed the formidable Karakoram Range and touched down at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.
These aircraft, designated as L15 64...
The National Gendarmerie of Senegal has introduced a significant addition to its defense arsenal, acquiring an undisclosed number of Chinese-made Norinco VN22B wheeled armored assault vehicles.
These newest combat vehicles are equipped with a formidable 105mm gun and...
A South Korean defense research agency has recommended reducing KF-21 homegrown fighter jet output.
Concerns over the price competitiveness and uncertainties surrounding South Korea's KF-21 Boramae project have prompted the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses to recommend reducing the...
SNT Motiv, a South Korean defense manufacturer, announced a significant milestone in the country's military arsenal during the 2023 ADEX defense trade show.
As indicated by the company's press release, it has signed a contract with the Defense...
MBDA, a prominent missile systems manufacturer, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the integration of the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system onto the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH).
The...
