North Korea Outraged by U.S. 'Counter-Terrorism Non-Cooperation' DesignationNorth Korea has protested against the United States for designating them as a "counterterrorism non-cooperator" for not cooperating with...
North Korean Leader Kim's Surprising Sniper Skills RevealedKim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, conducted on-site guidance at key defense industry companies u ...
Is China Behind the UK Defense Ministry Data Breach?Amid increased crackdowns on spy incidents linked to China and Russia, allegations have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have infiltrated the UK military’s payroll system. The BBC and Sky News reported on the 7th (local time) that hackers related to China are suspected of infiltrating the payroll system, which contains the names and bank information of […]
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack AircraftsMalaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Ex-Pentagon Official: US Should Shift Focus from North Korea to ChinaElbridge Colby, former Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. /Marathon Init ...
U.S. Tech Firm Aids in KF-21 Fighter Jet ProductionKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is set to receive an aircraft structural diagnostics system from Acellent Technologies Inc., a U.S. company. The aim is to enhance the Korean fighter jet KF-21’s quality competitiveness and accelerate its mass production by the end of the year. According to Acellent, on the 2nd, the company signed a contract with […]
Arms Race Alert: World Military Spending Hits Record $2.4 Trillion6.8% increase compared to the previous year, the highest since 2009The result of deploying troops for war and suppressing domestic riotsRussia accounts for 16% of the government’s total expenditureThe highest level since the dissolution of the Soviet UnionSouth Korea, moving down from 10th to 11th place Last year’s global military spending hit a record high. […]
Iron Dome in Action: Israel Intercepts 99% of Iranian AttacksMost long-range cruise missiles are interceptedIron Dome specializes in short-distance kitDouble defense, including Patriot and Arrow On the 12th (local time), Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel. /Reuters Yonhap News On the 14th (local time), Iran launched its first military attack on the Israeli mainland, using hundreds of […]
Ukraine's Answer to Russia: A Million DronesPlans to produce 1 million drones that can fly over 700-1000 km Amidst conflict with Russia, Ukraine is set to significantly increase its production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Despite having less military power compared to Russia, Ukraine plans to use drones as a primary tool for its offensive strategy. Drones […]
Biden's Warning to China: South China Sea Dispute Heats UpU.S. President Joe Biden is set to warn against China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea. He plans to clarify that the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where the Philippines and China are in a territorial dispute. This area rapidly emerges as a potential flashpoint […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 2The Type 12 ground-to-ship missile system comprises two search and detection radars, a relay device, command and control equipment, fire control devices, and missile launch vehicles. Each missile launch vehicle can carry up to six missiles and can be deployed in numbers ranging from one to four. Additionally, there is a vehicle that transports spare […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 4Competition between Korea and Japan in the fighter jet market is Inevitable The greatest concern for the South Korean defense industry is Japan’s move to export fighter jets. Japan, jointly developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy for deployment in the 2030s, has even revised its laws to facilitate sales. The Fumio Kishida […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 3“The surge in South Korea’s K-defense exports stimulates Japan” The reason Japanese defense companies are aggressively launching sales is not only due to the strong will of the Japanese government to export defense equipment but also due to the changes in the rapidly growing global defense market after the Ukraine war. For example, in the […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 2Japan’s First Offensive Weapon Export After World War II The South Korean defense industry interprets Japan’s move as an intention to curb the Korean defense industry as the boom in the South Korean defense industry intensifies, along with Japan’s transition to a normal country. Since the Ukraine war, countries worldwide have been increasing their defense […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military UpgradesThe Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 2The Army Aviation Operations Command boasts a history of over 70 years, starting with establishing an aviation unit under the Ministry of National Defense’s predecessor, the Unified Command. The Army Aviation Command was established on September 13, 1948, and on October 1, 1949, part of it was separated to establish the current Air Force. On […]
U.S. and Japan Eye Defense Treaty Overhaul in the Face of China and North Korea ThreatsThe largest scale since the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1960Propelling the U.S.-Japan combined forces, similar to the South Korea-the U.S. combined forcesThere is a high possibility that the U.S armed forces in Japan will secure operational authority in case of emergency The United States and Japan are preparing for the largest defense treaty revision since […]
Poland Unveils Upgraded Version of K2 Tank with Advanced FeaturesThe evolved performance of the K2PL (K2 Poland), the Polish export model of Hyundai Rotem’s K2 tank, has been unveiled. Unlike the existing K2 tanks, the K2PL is equipped with a Remote Control Weapon System (RCWS) similar to the ZSSW-30 turret system, an Active Protection System (APS) that can protect the tank from enemies, and […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to TaiwanChina has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
North Korea Outraged by U.S. 'Counter-Terrorism Non-Cooperation' Designation North Korea has protested against the United States for designating them as a "counterterrorism non-cooperator" for not cooperating with...
North Korean Leader Kim's Surprising Sniper Skills Revealed Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, conducted on-site guidance at key defense industry companies u ...
Is China Behind the UK Defense Ministry Data Breach? Amid increased crackdowns on spy incidents linked to China and Russia, allegations have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have infiltrated the UK military’s payroll system. The BBC and Sky News reported on the 7th (local time) that hackers related to China are suspected of infiltrating the payroll system, which contains the names and bank information of […]
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack Aircrafts Malaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Ex-Pentagon Official: US Should Shift Focus from North Korea to China Elbridge Colby, former Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. /Marathon Init ...
U.S. Tech Firm Aids in KF-21 Fighter Jet Production Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is set to receive an aircraft structural diagnostics system from Acellent Technologies Inc., a U.S. company. The aim is to enhance the Korean fighter jet KF-21’s quality competitiveness and accelerate its mass production by the end of the year. According to Acellent, on the 2nd, the company signed a contract with […]
Arms Race Alert: World Military Spending Hits Record $2.4 Trillion 6.8% increase compared to the previous year, the highest since 2009The result of deploying troops for war and suppressing domestic riotsRussia accounts for 16% of the government’s total expenditureThe highest level since the dissolution of the Soviet UnionSouth Korea, moving down from 10th to 11th place Last year’s global military spending hit a record high. […]
Iron Dome in Action: Israel Intercepts 99% of Iranian Attacks Most long-range cruise missiles are interceptedIron Dome specializes in short-distance kitDouble defense, including Patriot and Arrow On the 12th (local time), Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel. /Reuters Yonhap News On the 14th (local time), Iran launched its first military attack on the Israeli mainland, using hundreds of […]
Ukraine's Answer to Russia: A Million Drones Plans to produce 1 million drones that can fly over 700-1000 km Amidst conflict with Russia, Ukraine is set to significantly increase its production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Despite having less military power compared to Russia, Ukraine plans to use drones as a primary tool for its offensive strategy. Drones […]
Biden's Warning to China: South China Sea Dispute Heats Up U.S. President Joe Biden is set to warn against China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea. He plans to clarify that the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where the Philippines and China are in a territorial dispute. This area rapidly emerges as a potential flashpoint […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3 Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 4 Competition between Korea and Japan in the fighter jet market is Inevitable The greatest concern for the South Korean defense industry is Japan’s move to export fighter jets. Japan, jointly developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy for deployment in the 2030s, has even revised its laws to facilitate sales. The Fumio Kishida […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military Upgrades The Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 2 The Army Aviation Operations Command boasts a history of over 70 years, starting with establishing an aviation unit under the Ministry of National Defense’s predecessor, the Unified Command. The Army Aviation Command was established on September 13, 1948, and on October 1, 1949, part of it was separated to establish the current Air Force. On […]
U.S. and Japan Eye Defense Treaty Overhaul in the Face of China and North Korea Threats The largest scale since the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1960Propelling the U.S.-Japan combined forces, similar to the South Korea-the U.S. combined forcesThere is a high possibility that the U.S armed forces in Japan will secure operational authority in case of emergency The United States and Japan are preparing for the largest defense treaty revision since […]
Poland Unveils Upgraded Version of K2 Tank with Advanced Features The evolved performance of the K2PL (K2 Poland), the Polish export model of Hyundai Rotem’s K2 tank, has been unveiled. Unlike the existing K2 tanks, the K2PL is equipped with a Remote Control Weapon System (RCWS) similar to the ZSSW-30 turret system, an Active Protection System (APS) that can protect the tank from enemies, and […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to Taiwan China has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
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