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Korean multipurpose satellite deployment delayed again amid Italian project setback

The planned deployment of Korea's latest multipurpose satellite, Arirang 6, has been delayed again amid setbacks in the development of an Italian satellite that was scheduled to be launched together in a single rocket, according to sources Wednesday.

2026-01-07

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

Hanwha racks up another $4 billion in rocket launcher sales to Poland, despite EU's preference for local makers

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a 5.6 trillion won ($4 billion) contract with Poland to supply additional Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers and guided missiles, the company said on Tuesday.

2025-12-30

Korea sends new homegrown multipurpose satellite Arirang 7 into orbit

Korea sent a new homegrown multipurpose satellite into orbit early on Tuesday, setting the stage for high-resolution observations of the peninsula.

2025-12-02

Project launched to develop short-range air-to-air missiles for homegrown fighter jets

The state arms procurement agency on Tuesday launched a 435.9 billion won project ($296 million) to develop short-range air-to-air guided missiles to be equipped on Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jets.

2025-12-02

Hanwha Aerospace to present K9 howitzer, Chunmoo rocket system at Egypt defense exhibition

Korean defense giant Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Monday it will participate in a biennial international defense exhibition in Egypt this week to showcase its flagship K9 howitzer and Chunmoo rocket system.

2025-12-01

KAI to upgrade KF-16 simulators under ties with Lockheed Martin

Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, said Monday it has been selected by U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin as a partner to upgrade simulators for the Air Force's KF-16 fighter jets.

2025-11-10

Korea's biggest defense exhibition opens, showcasing unmanned weapons

Korea kicked off the second session of its largest biennial aerospace and defense trade show Monday, featuring unmanned weapons systems using AI technology, as it seeks to become the world's fourth-biggest defense exporter.

2025-10-20

Hanwha Aerospace brings AI-driven solutions to next-generation aerospace and defense technologies

Hanwha Aerospace is a leading global aerospace and defense company in Korea, developing and manufacturing advanced systems across land, air, sea and space. Beyond building launch vehicles, Hanwha delivers end-to-end solutions that combine...

2025-10-16

Hanwha inks deal with U.S. firm to develop short takeoff and landing UAV

Defense giant Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Wednesday it has signed an agreement with U.S. defense company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to jointly develop a short take-off and landing (STOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),

2025-10-15