Gu Min Chul
Gu Min Chul is a defense reporter who covers the Korean defense industry and all related issues.
Taiwan sending troops to U.S. for training
Taiwan is gearing up to dispatch more than 114 soldiers to the United States next year, aiming to undergo comprehensive training on high-mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) and M1A2T Abrams tanks.
The Taiwan News has reported that the...
BAE Systems purchases South Korean charge system for 155mm guns
South Korean defense giant Hanwha Aerospace has announced securing a contract from BAE Systems, Britain's largest defense company, for a modular charge system designed for 155mm guns.
This strategic partnership responds to the soaring demand for 155mm artillery...
MBDA, KAI sign missile collaboration agreement
European missile maker MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have inked a significant agreement aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between the two entities.
The MBDA's press release explicitly mentioned that this strategic pact sets the stage for joint...
South Korea to reinforce defense arsenal with new amphibious bridge systems
The Republic of Korea Army, also known as the ROK, showcased its cutting-edge bridging capabilities with the deployment of eight M3-K Amphibious Rigs, forming a 100-meter-long bridge along the river at the demilitarized zone, or DMZ.
This maneuver...
China’s new carrier-based AEW aircraft undergoes intensive trials
Recent updates on developing the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early-warning (AEW) aircraft indicate intensive trials underway for this critical component of the new domestically built Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian.
Developed by the...
South Korea, Boeing to jointly build new spy drones
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...
South Korea seeks financing for record arms export to Poland
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...
China-Philippines maritime standoff escalates
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...