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.
U.S. Forces Korea conducted military training flights over waters west of the Korean Peninsula on Feb. 18, prompting Chinese aircraft to scramble and leading to a brief aerial standoff near China’s air defense identification zone, according to...
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on February 26 shipped the first AS9 self-propelled howitzers produced at its Australian manufacturing facility, marking the initial delivery of a locally adapted K9 artillery variant from the company’s overseas production base, the...
A new wheeled variant of South Korea’s K9 self-propelled howitzer has been spotted in South Korea ahead of planned testing in the United States, where the system is expected to undergo field evaluations as part of the...
South Korean Firm SK Oceanplant Signs MSRA with U.S. Navy, Secures Warship MRO Eligibility
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant has signed a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with the U.S. Navy, securing eligibility to participate in maintenance, repair,...
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a preliminary industry briefing on February 11 for the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) program, formally launching the contractor selection process for detailed design and construction of the lead ship.
The...
China’s J-35 stealth fighters deployed aboard the aircraft carrier Fujian (Type 003) are facing operational restrictions due to ongoing engine performance issues, according to a report by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper.
The report states that footage aired...
The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow.
The newly disclosed contract...
Embraer confirmed on February 3, 2026, that the Republic of Uzbekistan is the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, marking the country’s entry into the program and making it the...
