Military

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  Combat deployment of unmanned military ground vehicles begins after 6-month test SEOUL -- The warfare-ready deployment of multi-purpose two-ton unmanned ground vehicles developed by Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, began after they passed a six-month military test operation in front-line border areas. It was the first unmanned vehicle that has been introduced by South Korean troops. Hyundai Rotem said its six-wheeled multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with cameras that can detect images up to four kilometers away d 2022-01-10
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  [CES 2022] Hanwha Systems ties up with Funzin to develop edge AI system LAS VEGAS -- Hanwha Systems, a defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, tied up with Funzin, a domestic software development and edge AI solution company, to develop an edge AI system that uses machine learning algorithms to process data generated by a hardware device at the local level. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Hanwha Systems and Funzin ahead of CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Edge AI is a core technology of an edge cloud system with high pe 2022-01-05
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  ADD develops hyperspectral imaging detection system for aerial reconnaissance SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has developed a hyperspectral imaging system to detect and classify targets for aerial reconnaissance using object-specific spectral information. The electro-optical technology can significantly improve target identification capabilities of reconnaissance planes. It was the result of a seven-year program launched by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) in 2014 to acquire technologies based on a hyperspectral imag 2022-01-04
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  Military deal signed to produce terminals linked to military satellite communication system SEOUL -- A military project was launched to mass-produce ground terminals linked to a military satellite communication system that would strengthen military power and contribute to the development of South Korea's space defense industry. Uninterrupted satellite communication is possible in contingencies and wartime. The project is aimed at establishing both fixed communication and a tactical information communication network (TICN) that integrates surveillance, reconnaissance 2021-12-27
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  Delivery of new 7.62 mm K16 machine guns begins to replace M60 guns SEOUL -- The delivery of new 7.62 mm K16 machine guns developed by SNT Motiv, a firearms manufacturer, began to replace outdated M60 general-purpose machine guns that have been used for decades by South Korean troops. The new weapon is mounted with thermal imaging scopes combining a compact thermographic camera and an aiming reticle. The shipment of K16 guns came after a ceremony at SNT Motiv's headquarters in the southern port city of Busan on December 15 under a contract wit 2021-12-15
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  Australia becomes 7th foreign country to operate K-9 self-propelled howitzer SEOUL -- Australia became the seventh foreign country to operate South Korea's K-9 self-propelled howitzer developed by Hanwha Defense after a contract was signed in Canberra following a bilateral defense cooperation agreement endorsed by the leaders of the two countries. The K9 is by far the most popular self-propelled howitzer in the world. About 600 K-9s have been exported to Turkey, India, Poland, Norway, Finland and Estonia. The supply of 30 AS9 Huntsman self-propelled ho 2021-12-13
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  Technologies developed for portable long-distance chemical weapon detection equipment SEOUL -- South Korea's state-run agency has acquired core technologies that can detect chemical weapons early and monitor the spread of fatal pollutants in real-time from a long distance by using two-dimensional infrared ray images and spectroscopic analysis. Developers will seek commercialization through technology transfer to private companies. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said its technology can reduce the weight of detection equipment for installation on the move 2021-12-08
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  Hanwha Aerospace consortium joins project to develop turboshaft engine technologies SEOUL -- A consortium led by Hanwha Aerospace, an aircraft parts maker in South Korea, tied up with a state research body to develop core technologies for a turboshaft engine that produces shaft power to drive machinery and is mainly used to drive the rotary wings of helicopters. It is part of a military project to develop an unmanned rotorcraft system. The Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement (KRIT) said it would work with a consortium of Hanw 2021-12-06
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  Hanwha's K-9 self-propelled howitzer draws keen interest from Egyptian military SEOUL -- South Korea's K-9 self-propelled howitzer developed by Hanwha Defense is drawing keen interest from the Egyptian military at an international arms exhibition in Cairo, reflecting its growing popularity overseas and the validated performance of firepower, mobility and armored protection. The K9 is by far the most popular self-propelled howitzer in the world. About 600 K-9s have been exported to Turkey, India, Poland, Norway, Finland and Estonia. Australia is in final ne 2021-11-30
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  Veterans office robotic process automation solution to speed up paperwork SEOUL -- A South Korean government agency in charge of veterans has adopted a robotic process automation solution to reduce time put into simple and repetitive paperwork and increase work efficiency. The automated robot solution is expected to save some 18,600 work hours. Robotic process automation (RPA) is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based work assistant solution that takes care of simple and repetitive work such as paperwork, sorting files, categorizing documents, and analyzin 2021-11-29
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  Daewoo shipyard delivers plant installed with methanol steam reforming system for submarine fuel cells SEOUL -- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a shipbuilder involved in the construction of attack submarines, delivered a plant installed with a methanol steam reforming system for submarine fuel cells following a successful performance test that met requirements requested by a defense technology provider. The plant that produces high purity hydrogen through methanol and water was delivered to the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), a defense technology development ag 2021-11-24
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  KAI invests in domestic firm to incorporate advanced technologies into aviation and defense SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, will secure a 10 percent stake in Konan Technology, a domestic company that offers IT solutions and data analysis, to incorporate technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and deep learning into aviation and defense fields. KAI will cooperate with Konan Technology to develop AI-based prognostics and health management (PHM) applicable to fighter jets and urban air mobility, which is an e 2021-11-24
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  S. Korea develops small-sized radar for stealth jet fighters SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has succeeded in the development of a small-sized radar structure that has a minimized surface area. The special radar will maintain its low observable capability when it is installed on the hull of a stealth jet fighter. Stealth jet fighters are designed to maintain a low radar cross-section (RCS), the electromagnetic signature of an object, to be almost invisible to flight radars. Their wings and hull use special 2021-11-23
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  Hanwha Defense works with research body to apply all-solid-state batteries to electric propulsion ships SEOUL -- Hanwha Defense, a defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, teamed up with a government-supported research body to develop a high-power, high-safety battery system for ships and apply next-generation batteries such as all-solid-state batteries to electric propulsion ships. All-solid-state batteries are seen as a next-generation power source for electric vehicles as solid electrolytes are nonflammable and more stable. Hanwha Defense said it has s 2021-11-23
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  Hanwha Corporation partners with domestic company to supply navigation devices for coastguard vessels. SEOUL -- Hanwha Corporation, the producer of precision-guided munitions, navigational systems for guided weapons and lasers, tied up with a domestic company to turn its defense technology into civilian use and supply sophisticated navigation devices for South Korean coastguard vessels. Navigation devices for military use provide information on the location, posture, and speed of military platforms. They consist of accelerometers, navigation computers, and gyro. Hanwha Corporation 2021-11-12
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  Research body develops small UV LED sensor for biological agent detector SEOUL -- South Korea's state-run defense technology research body has utilized ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to develop a small fluorescence-based sensor that can miniaturize biological agent detectors. It is the second of its kind in the world after the United States. UV LEDs, which are used in a wide array of household appliances and water treatment devices, are available for low-cost biological agent detectors. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said that i 2021-11-09
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  Hyundai shipyard secures deal to build second 8,100-ton guided-missile Aegis destroyer SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group has secured a defense contract worth 636.3 billion won ($539 million) to build the second 8,100-ton guided-missile destroyer featuring an Aegis combat system that would have enhanced capabilities to intercept ballistic missiles and carry out anti-submarine operations. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said the new Aegis destroyer would be delivered in 2026 under a deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a 2021-11-09
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  KAI wins $360 mln deal from Iraq to provide follow-up support for light attack aircraft SEOUL -- South Korea's sole aircraft maker has secured a deal worth $360 million from the Iraqi government to provide logistics support, pilot flight training and maintenance education for light attack and training aircraft. With technology from U.S. partner Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) produced South Korea's first supersonic trainer, T-50, which has been developed into aerobatic and combat variants such as FA-50. KAI has exported or secured orders to 2021-11-08
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  KAI selected as preferred bidder for operation and mission system of new medium-altitude spy planes SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a military project to develop the operation and mission system of new medium-altitude spy planes with domestic technology. It is the second-round program to enhance the performance of Baekdu-class planes. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a state arms procurement agency, has launched a project worth 877.5 billion won ($745.6 million) 2021-11-01
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  S. Korea embarks on development of close-in weapon system for warships SEOUL -- South Korea will embark on the development of a homemade close-in weapon system that would be used for the defense of next-generation destroyers and other warships against incoming threats such as small speed boats, surface torpedoes, missiles and helicopters penetrating outer defenses. Self-developed radar technologies will be adopted. A close-in weapon system (CIWS) has two types. A gun-based system usually consists of a combination of radars, computers, and rapid-firin 2021-10-29