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South Korea To Produce New Ballistic Missile

On November 25, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced plans to begin producing the new Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile (KTSSM). Production will run between 2020-2025 to develop at least 200 missiles. The KTSSM is GPS-guided and can range around 120 km. It is expected to enter service around 2022.  Related Links:...

South Korea Updates on Developing Missile and Radar Systems

On November 25, a South Korean defense industry official provided updates on four weapons systems that are slated for operational deployment in the next five years. The ship-based Haegung or Sea Bow antiair missile and its multiple target illuminating radar systems reportedly achieved 90% accuracy during evaluation and is ready for deployment aboard ROK Navy...

South Korea Plans New Guided Missile Brigade

On March 19, South Korean media reported that the ROK Army will deploy a new guided missile unit to counter North Korea’s long-range artillery sites. “The Ministry of National Defense has approved a plan to create an artillery brigade under a ground forces operations command to be inaugurated in October. The plan is to be...