Amphibious Ships Transformed Into Aircraft Carriers Debut in Asia-Pacific
The planned arrival of amphibious support ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) in the Pacific Ocean introduces a new capability for amphibious support ships carrying the F-35B fifth-generation stealth fighters without relying on large aircraft carriers. Apart from the American LHD, both Japan and South Korea are interested in the new potential mating STOVL fighters with flat-deck helicopter carriers. Both countries already acquired the conventional take-off variant (F-35A), and consider operating the Short Take-Off / Vertical Landing (STOVL) B version from ships.
Korean Threat Driving Missile Defense Buildup Across the Far East
December 12, 2017 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Japan, Lockheed Martin, missile defense, Raytheon, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Japan, Lockheed Martin, missile defense, Raytheon, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
Racing to the Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Pyongyang's long-range missile activity means bad news for Japan and South Korea, since the medium and intermediate range missiles developed by the rough nation could target even well-defended targets in the Western Pacific, including Japan, South Korea and US bases in the region. This review outlines some of the measures taken by countries in the region, to bolster their missile defense capabilities.
South Korea Extends Hyunmoo-2 Ballistic Missile Range
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An Israeli Radar to Guide an Asian Mobile Laser Weapon
January 17, 2017 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Force Protection, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Force Protection, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
 RADA Electronic Industries announced today its RPS-42 radar system has been selected by a country in the Far East to be used in the development and evaluation of High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon system. The announcement follows the the selection of these Israel’s radar for similar programs in North America and Europe. The RPS-42 is a member […] |
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.2 Billion to Upgrade the South Korean F-16 Falcons
 The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin Aeronautics a contract worth over US$1.2 Billion for the upgrading of 134 South Korean F-16 fighters. The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) plans to upgrade both the F-16C/D Block 50/52 fighter aircraft with brand new radar and avionics suite. The contracr negotiated is a fixed-price incentive-fee contract, […] |
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Seoul Insists Korean-Bound THAAD Remain Independent of Regional Defenses
July 20, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: missile defense, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: missile defense, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
 After approving the deployment of a THAAD battery in South Korea, Seoul insists the system will operate independently of the U.S. regional missile defense, which consists of additional land and sea-based command elements, radars and interceptors. |
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Lockheed Martin To Offer Korean ‘Golden Eagle’ for USAF Advanced Future Trainer (T-X)
February 11, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Lockheed Martin, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Lockheed Martin, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
 Lockheed Martin announced today that it will offer the T-50A in the U.S. Air Force's T-X Advanced Pilot Training (APT). The T-50A is the US designation reserved for the Korean T-50 Golden Eagle. The US Air Force plans to acquire 350 advanced trainers, to replace the +50 year old T-38 Talon in service. |
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US THAAD to deploy to South Korea in crisis sitatuon
March 15, 2015 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Force Protection, MDA, missile defense, South Korea, Syndicated Industry News
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Korean defense favors its own missile defense, over US THAAD
March 9, 2015 by News Desk · Comment
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Korea to bolster its land forces with 100 new Black Panther tanks by 2017
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South Korea set to restart F-16 Upgrade with OEM
December 22, 2014 by News Desk · Comment
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Seoul is buying US and Israeli drones
December 17, 2014 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
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Seoul increase 2015 defense budget by 4.9 percent
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South Korea cancels BAE Systems’ KF-16 modernization contract
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US should be prepared to meet North Korean KN08 ICBM
October 28, 2014 by News Desk · Comment
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Indian-lead ‘Team Caesar’ promotes French mobile guns to the indian Army
June 22, 2014 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
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Cyber Intelligence Report – June 1, 2014
May 31, 2014 by INSS · Comment
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North Korean mini-Drones are Made in China
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North Korean drone incursions drive South Korean air surveillance revamp
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Seoul to Equip its New Maritime Helicopters with Israeli SPIKE Missiles
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South Korea to Field Hybrid Version of the BiHO VSHORAD Vehicle in 2015
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Chinese Claimed Airspace Outrages Far East Neighbours
December 4, 2013 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
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Rafael Enters as Minority Shareholder in South Korean Telecom company PineTelecom
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India Offers the Pragati Short Range Missile for Export
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