Tag: DAPA
South Korea readies first KDX III Batch II Aegis destroyer for...
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) is set to receive the first of three new 8,200-ton Aegis guided missile destroyers ordered under the Gwanggaeto...
South Korea nears fielding of fully domestic K2 MBT powerpack
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has cleared the integration of an indigenously developed transmission for the Republic of Korea Army’s (RoKA) Hyundai...
South Korea orders Polish loitering munitions
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a contract to Polish private defence company WB Group to supply WARMATE 3 loitering munitions...
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific.
With geopolitical tensions continuing to grow...
Korea’s Young Hawk is Growing Up
Development of the KF-21 combat aircraft is going well, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is now exploring manned-unmanned teaming possibilities.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is...
South Korea to acquire more AH-64E Apache attack helos
South Korea requested to procure an additional 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mechanism, the US Defense...
Asian Industry’s Counter-Drone Initiatives
Countering UAS is a growing part of defence requirements, and industry is stepping up to the demand.
The unmanned drone threat to the security of...
Hanwha Aerospace teams up with Cendana Auto for Malaysian K200 upgrade
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with Malaysian automotive repair and special vehicle manufacturer Cendana Auto to upgrade the ageing...
Hanwha Aerospace wins KF-21 engine deal
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace announced on 25 June that it signed a contract with the state-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to...
South Korea retires Phantom, readies Boramae for production
The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has officially retired its F-4E Phantom II fleet when it stood down its last ten operational Phantom...
