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  • China's Railgun Breakthrough Stuns Military Experts: A Threat to U.S. Naval Dominance? Dream Weapon Railgun Developed by a Chinese Navy Scientist Korean Railgun Development Underway China has announced the development of an electromagnetic railgun capable of launching projectiles at super-high speeds using electromagnetic force. The railgun, a weapon that made a powerful appearance in the movie Transformers series, can fire at speeds up to six times the […]
  • U.S. Divided: Lawmakers Split on South Korea's Nuclear Intentions U.S. Prioritizes ChinaDesires Nuclear Non-ProliferationPresidential Prerogative It came as a shock when U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham recently suggested that provocations from North Korea could lead to nuclear armament in South Korea and Japan. Graham believes it is time for both South Korea and Japan to consider their independent nuclear programs. It is currently assumed […]
  • From F-35s to Iron Dome: America's Key Role in Israel's Defense Arsenal U.S. Assists in Israel’s Modern Military ConstructionIsrael, a Major Exporter and Importer of Powerful WeaponsNo Discussions Yet with South Korea, Government Support Needed The pressure on the Western world to halt arms sales to Israel, which is at war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is intensifying. Israel is one of the major arms exporting […]
  • U.S. Unleashes Tactical Bomb B61-12 Against North Korea High-Power Ballistic Missile HyunmooBunker Buster GBU-57 MOPTactical Nuclear Bomb B61-12 Amid the ongoing provocations from North Korea and growing global instability, the weapons possessed by our military authorities are gaining attention. Additionally, the weapons held by the United States, an ally of South Korea, are also known to have high power that can deter provocations […]
  • Iron Dome: Israel's High-Tech Shield Against Iranian Missiles Israel’s air defense system blocks drone and missile attacks The Israeli government appears to have quelled concerns regarding its air defense system, previously vulnerable during attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas last year, by effectively repelling a retaliatory airstrike from Iran. During the night of the 13th and early hours of the 14th local […]
  • South Korea's Ambitious Aim: Developing Domestic Fighter Jet Engines by 2037 GE Aerospace Becomes Independent Publicly Listed CompanyKorea Aims for Domestic Engine Development by Late 2030sDefense Acquisition Program Administration Estimates Project Budget at Approximately 5 Trillion KRW ($4.2 billion) U.S. aerospace engine manufacturer GE Aerospace, specializing in developing and supplying engines for KF-21 fighter jets and FA-50 light attack aircraft, officially announced its debut as an […]
  • North Korea's Unusual Move: Replacing Airfields with Smart Farms Three greenhouse farms in North KoreaWhy were Air Force bases transformed into smart farms? North Korea operates three large-scale greenhouse farms, converted into smart farms to cultivate vegetables using advanced technology and systems effectively. These projects are so significant at the national level that Kim Jong Un personally visited them during their inauguration. A common […]
  • Middle Eastern Military Delegations Flock to South Korea for Cutting-Edge Defense Tech Middle Eastern Military Officials Visit South KoreaInterest in Domestic Air Defense Systems and Fighter JetsDiscussing the Development of 6th Generation Fighter Jets High-ranking military officials from Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reportedly visited South Korea to inspect its domestic weapons systems. Middle Eastern nations are increasingly interested in the country’s air defense systems and fighter […]
  • Soldiers Abandoned: Inside Look at the Harsh Reality Facing Military Leaders In South Korea’s military structure, soldiers mean those holding ranks above lieutenant and below commander. They essentially command soldiers and oversee operations, intelligence, transportation, and other military specializations. While they are required to have high levels of education, character, and responsibility, they have traditionally been highly respected and admired in Korean society. However, the popularity […]
  • Kim Jong Un's War Drums: Expert Predicts Yellow Sea Battlefield Researcher Carlin: “Kim Jong Un Engaged in War Preparations” Predicts Military Conflict in the Yellow Sea Official Position of Our Ministry of Defense? Stimson Center Over 70 years have elapsed since the armistice of the Korean War. An assertion has been made by an expert from the United States suggesting that North Korea, a divided […]
  • US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Weapon: A Game-Changer in Global Defense The U.S. Air Force successfully tested a hypersonic weaponChina and Russia had previously led in its developmentIt is also known that North Korea is in the process of developing it On the 17th, the U.S. Air Force succeeded in testing the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). A bomber carrying the weapon departed from Andersen Air […]
  • British Defense Ministry Fires Up Laser Weapon, Costs Only $12.7 a Shot UK’s DragonfireReduces Ammunition DependencyUS, Proliferation After Tests The UK Ministry of Defense has successfully test-fired a high-powered laser weapon at an aerial target. The new laser weapon, known for intercepting missiles and drones, costs about $7.5 per shot, making it cost-effective. In January, the BBC reported that the UK had test-fired a high-powered laser weapon […]
  • Women's Reserve Forces Battle Shortage Amid National Crisis The State of Women Reserve ForcesSupport Activities for Combat Duties in EmergenciesDecreased Number of Personnel per Platoon After COVID Baengnyeongdo, the northernmost island in the West Sea, has the geographical characteristic of being just a stone’s throw away from North Korean land. In 1989, 25 women from this area came together under the motto, “I […]
  • Inside LIG Nex1's Success: Chairman Koo's Strategy and Employee Engagement Chairman Koo Bon Sang, Interaction Time with EmployeesApril 5th, Lotte World Full RentalLast Year’s Sales $1.7 Billion LIG Nex1 is garnering attention for renting out Lotte World entirely for its employees. LIG Nex1 has rented out Lotte World, a theme park based in Seoul, to provide a time for interaction among its employees across the […]
  • Defense Minister Shin Warns of Increasing Nuclear Threats and Illegal Provocations from North Korea Addressing the 80th class of graduates of the Military Academy On the 26th, Defense Minister Shin Won Sik stated, “The possibility of nuclear threats and illegal provocations from North Korea is increasing day by day.” At the graduation and commissioning ceremony of the 80th class of the Military Academy held at Hwarang parade ground, Minister […]
  • Boeing, SAAB, and IAI Compete in Three-Way Race for South Korea's AEW&C Aircraft Project The bidding race for the “Command Center in the Sky” Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft, which our military is introducing to monitor and analyze North Korean aerial threats, is warming up. This bidding race is expected to be a three-way race between Boeing, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the United States, SAAB, a […]
  • Inside the Rapid Response of Seoul's Anti-Aircraft Brigade Yeouido Subangsa Air Defense Station Lepo2024February 2, Balkan gun crews of the Subangsa 1st Air Defense Brigade's Yeha Air Defense Station, installed on the roof of a Yeouido skyscraper, infiltrated a North small drone.......
  • Korean Aerospace Industries Advances FA-50 Export to Colombia with Sales Promotion Agreement The Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft has taken another step closer to being exported to Colombia. The export competitiveness has been strengthened by signing a sales promotion agreement with Colombia. According to the industry, on the 19th, KAI is expected to win the contract for the Colombian Air Force’s project to replace […]
  • Polish Defense Minister Signals Possible Termination of South Korea Arms Deal The Polish Minister of Defense has made remarks suggesting that a weapons deal with South Korea is not feasible, leading to heightened concerns about contract termination. The claim is that if South Korea’s finances for Poland are blocked, contract fulfillment will be nearly impossible, even though South Korean weapons have the benefit of being purchased […]
  • Lloyd Austin's Cancer Revelation: Apology and Responsibility AsiaToday Sunmiri Reporter = U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, 70, who was controversially hospitalized in the dark, acknowledged a lack of communication and apologized to President Joe Biden and the American people...
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