Customers have second thoughts about Surion helo buy after fatal crash A fatal crash of a South Korean Marine Corps helicopter is expected to deal a serious blow to the local helicopter maker’s export bids. July 30
South Korea plans to locally develop missile for homemade future jet The government is scheduled to pick a local partner company no later than September for exploratory development of the missile, modeled after the Taurus KEPD 350. July 10
South Korea unveils first images of KF-X design with European missiles South Korea originally preferred fitting the KF-X aircraft with U.S. weapons systems, but the U.S. government has yet to approve the export license of the missiles. June 29
Koreas seek withdrawal of long-range artillery near border For South Korea, the North’s artillery deployed near the border justifies the former’s defenses, as the North’s weaponry is capable of hitting Seoul and surrounding areas. June 18
Botched deal with Bell may mean first export sale for South Korean helo Surion manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries has expressed high hopes for the utility helicopter’s first overseas sale. June 8
South Korea to reboot training helicopter acquisition Multiple industry sources say the TH-X negotiations broke down mainly because of cost concerns. June 1
South Korea changes mission for its newly launched assault ship The South Korean Navy has launched its second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship, but its technology and mission are different than its predecessor. May 21
New team emerges to compete for South Korea’s Chinook upgrade The modernization project is aimed at modernizing a total of 27 Chinook helicopters by overhauling their design, engines, avionics and cockpits. May 17
South Korea may ax arms purchases amid talk of peace South Korean military authorities seem to be having second thoughts about arms development and purchase programs. May 17
Is South Korea’s future fighter jet partnership with Indonesia falling apart? The KF-X fighter jet development partnership between South Korea and Indonesia is reportedly in tatters. May 7
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