North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 3The K2 Black Panther tank is a 3.5th-generation tank. The criteria for classifying tanks as third-generation typically include the utilization of composite armor and the implementation of computerized shooting stability and firepower control systems. While conventionally, third-generation tanks favor smoothbore guns, considering exceptions like the UK’s FV4034 Challenger 2, with its rifled gun, smoothbore guns […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 2Featured 3.5 Generation Technology “Active Protection System” (APS) Another notable feature of the North Korean new tank is the “slat armor” positioned strategically at the rear of the chassis. This lattice-shaped armor causes the “shaped charge warhead” to explode before it hits tank armor, diminishing the penetration power of incoming projectiles by half. Due to […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 1Among the world’s top ten tanks, Germany’s Leopard 2A7+, the United States’ M1A2 Abrams, the United Kingdom’s Challenger 2, South Korea’s K2 Black Panther, and Israel’s Merkava MK4 dominate the leaderboard. Standing proudly among these prestigious tanks is South Korea’s own Black Panther. The Black Panther began its domestic development in 2003 and was completed […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean ProvocationsNorth Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
Cash for Missiles: North Korea Rakes in Millions Through Cyber AttacksIn the Annual Report of the Un Security Council Sanctions Committee on North KoreaA total of $750 Million in Thieving Is SuspectedSmuggling of Refined Oil Exceeds 3 Times Its LimitSouth Korea and the U.S. Launched a Working-Level Consultation Body North Korea has reportedly funded half of its total foreign currency through hacking and cyber attacks. […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and AlaskaExperts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
North Korea Tests Tactical Nuke with Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launcher: Threatens South KoreaConfirmed ballistic missile launch on the 18thThreatens a nuclear strike against South Korea with an air explosionKim Jong Un “ready to collapse capital” North Korea confirmed on the 19th that the ballistic missile launched on the 18th was a super-large multiple rocket launcher firing, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed the training. In […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3“The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 2North Korea has launched cruise missiles five times this year alone In a deliberate move to escalate tensions and spark military crises on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has been drawing international attention by showcasing its strategic use of cruise missiles for ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, and ground-to-sea operations. This marks a departure from its ballistic and […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 1North Korean Cruise Missiles Excluded from International Sanctions NetDiversification of Offensive Means, Overloading ROK-U.S. Defense NetworkNumerous Loopholes in Air Defense, Particularly Threatening to South KoreaProposal for Development of K-SSAM’s Ground-based Derivative Model Since the Gulf War in 1991, the United States has often initiated military engagements with the launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking the […]
North Korea's Secret Weapon: Hypersonic Missile Test Sparks AlarmYonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities have been confirmed to have successfully conducted a test of a solid fuel engine for a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. After conducting a test of the engine last November and mounting it on a missile for a flight test this January, they have once again pushed for a […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 3In addition, the U.S., Australia, China, and Japan are actively pursuing the development of stealth unmanned combat aircraft. However, the reality is that much of the stealth unmanned combat aircraft development in the UK, France, Russia, China, and Japan, excluding the U.S. and Australia, is shrouded in mystery. Even a part of it has not […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 2There are two main reasons why the U.S. is rushing to develop AI unmanned combat aircraft. First, it’s due to cost pressure. As the production cost of existing military aircraft continues to rise, the U.S. Air Force is concerned that it could end up with the smallest and oldest aircraft since 1947. The AI unmanned […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 1According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the U.S. Air Force is accelerating its development of artificial intelligence (AI)- based unmanned combat aircraft. The report states that the U.S. Department of Defense plans to select two defense companies by this summer to develop AI-based unmanned combat aircraft, also known as “Collaborative […]
HIMARS vs. MLRS: Which Rocket System Packs a Bigger Punch? - Part 3Precision Strike Within 10m of Target at 50 miles range The Ukrainian army’s counterattack also proved its performance. It was surprising enough to hit targets at a range of 43 to 50 miles within a radius of 10m. Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the U.S., […]
HIMARS vs. MLRS: Which Rocket System Packs a Bigger Punch? - Part 2“HIMARS” Leading Ukraine’s “Counterattack” As the Russian army, which has taken over Luhansk in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, intensifies its offensive on the nearby Donetsk region, the news that the American-made “HIMARS” is leading Ukraine’s “counterattack” is being reported through foreign media. The HIMARS, supported by the United States, is reducing the combat […]
HIMARS vs. MLRS: Which Rocket System Packs a Bigger Punch? - Part 1When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, most expected Russia to win quickly. However, such predictions did not materialize. This is because, with the help of strong support from the West based on the Ukrainian military’s desperate resistance, Ukrainian weapons have caused significant damage to Russian troops, thwarting their advance. Among them, there is a […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 3About 10 missiles Deployed in South Korea to contain Chinese military There are three main types of JASSMs. The basic model is the AGM-158A JASSM, with a range of 370 km, which the U.S. Air Force uses as an air-to-ground cruise missile. Next is the AGM-158B JASSM-ER, with a range of 930 km, which the […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 2U.S. equips B-2 bomber with JASSM Recently, the stealth air-to-ground cruise missile JASSM has been gaining prominence. This is due to the fierce military competition between the U.S. and China for dominance in the western Pacific. As China significantly increases the number of navy vessels such as aircraft carriers and Aegis destroyers under its Anti-Access/Area […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4 Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean Provocations North Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
Cash for Missiles: North Korea Rakes in Millions Through Cyber Attacks In the Annual Report of the Un Security Council Sanctions Committee on North KoreaA total of $750 Million in Thieving Is SuspectedSmuggling of Refined Oil Exceeds 3 Times Its LimitSouth Korea and the U.S. Launched a Working-Level Consultation Body North Korea has reportedly funded half of its total foreign currency through hacking and cyber attacks. […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and Alaska Experts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
North Korea Tests Tactical Nuke with Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launcher: Threatens South Korea Confirmed ballistic missile launch on the 18thThreatens a nuclear strike against South Korea with an air explosionKim Jong Un “ready to collapse capital” North Korea confirmed on the 19th that the ballistic missile launched on the 18th was a super-large multiple rocket launcher firing, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed the training. In […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3 “The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
North Korea's Secret Weapon: Hypersonic Missile Test Sparks Alarm Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities have been confirmed to have successfully conducted a test of a solid fuel engine for a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. After conducting a test of the engine last November and mounting it on a missile for a flight test this January, they have once again pushed for a […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 3 In addition, the U.S., Australia, China, and Japan are actively pursuing the development of stealth unmanned combat aircraft. However, the reality is that much of the stealth unmanned combat aircraft development in the UK, France, Russia, China, and Japan, excluding the U.S. and Australia, is shrouded in mystery. Even a part of it has not […]
HIMARS vs. MLRS: Which Rocket System Packs a Bigger Punch? - Part 3 Precision Strike Within 10m of Target at 50 miles range The Ukrainian army’s counterattack also proved its performance. It was surprising enough to hit targets at a range of 43 to 50 miles within a radius of 10m. Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the U.S., […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 3 About 10 missiles Deployed in South Korea to contain Chinese military There are three main types of JASSMs. The basic model is the AGM-158A JASSM, with a range of 370 km, which the U.S. Air Force uses as an air-to-ground cruise missile. Next is the AGM-158B JASSM-ER, with a range of 930 km, which the […]
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