Military
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(FOCUS) Inter-Korean missile race shifts to sarcastic discounting of each other's technology level
SEOUL -- An inter-Korean missile race that intensified in 2021 shifted to an exchange of sarcastic words discounting the level of skills that the other other side has achieved. Foreign experts look more interested in why North Korea has not yet launched its true ballistic missile submarine while reasoning that the latest test of Pyongyang's submarine-launched ballistic missile was seen as a response to South Korea’s aggressive missile buildup. The two Koreas have reveal
22 October 2021
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Hyundai Rotem's leg-wheel military robot makes debut at aerospace and defense exhibition
SEOUL -- A leg-wheel military robot developed by Hyundai Rotem made its debut at an international aerospace and defense exhibition hosted by South Korea. The ultimate mobility vehicle (UMV) uses wheels in flat terrain, but intelligent robot legs use walking ability in rough terrain for various missions such as surveillance and the transportation of injured people and goods. Remote and autonomous driving is possible. Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai auto gro
19 October 2021
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Military project launched to develop system capable of predicting weather changes in space
SEOUL -- South Korea launched a military project to develop a system that accurately predicts weather changes in space such as sunspots to minimize malfunction or damage to advanced weapons such as high-altitude unmanned air vehicles and precision-guided weapons. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a state arms procurement agency, said it has selected Satrec Initiative, a satellite company controlled by Hanwha Aerospace, for a 16.2 billion won ($13.7 million) proj
19 October 2021
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Hanwha Systems selected for shipment of detectors capable of discovering non-metallic mines
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, has sealed a military deal to deliver some 1,600 new detectors that could find anti-personnel metal and non-metallic land mines including North Korean wooden-box mines. Shipment is to begin in the second half of 2022. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) controlled by the defense ministry said Hanwha Systems has been awarded a contract worth 58 billion won ($48.9 million)
18 October 2021
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Hanwha Defense starts test operation of military intelligent unmanned ground vehicle
SEOUL -- South Korea's major defense contractor Hanwha Defense and an army infantry division have started the test operation of a six-wheeled multi-role unmanned ground vehicle that can carry up to 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) of cargo and travel more than 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) per charge. Hanwha Defense has previously showcased a multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicle (M-UGV), a four-wheeled 1.5-ton electric vehicle that can move at a top speed of 30 kilometers per hour on
8 October 2021
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S. Korea launches 3rd 3,000-ton attack submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles
SEOUL -- South Korea launched its third 3,000-ton attack submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles. The diesel-electric submarine featuring advanced noise reduction technologies can operate underwater for 20 days without surfacing. The third 3,000-ton submarine named "Shin Chae-ho" was built at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries, while two 3,000-ton submarines have been constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). With the launch of S
28 September 2021
