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Korea to sell 24 F-50s to Iraq

Dec 12, 2013

South Korea scored a $1.1 billion contract with Iraq on Thursday to sell 24 light attack fighters in the country’s largest aircraft export deal, Seoul officials said.Korea Aerospace Industries, the country’s sole aircraft maker, is also to strike an additional $1 billion deal soon for logistical support over the next 25 years.KAI president and CEO Ha Sung-yong and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad signed the deal for the sale of FA-50 fighters, called the T-50IQ in Iraq, to be deli
EADS proposes Korea buy mix of two fighter jets

Dec 11, 2013

The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company proposed Wednesday that South Korea purchase a combination of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons and 20 F-35s for its next-generation fighter procurement project.The defense firm argued that a split procurement will offer a better blend of capabilities for peninsular security conditions, and that its “stable” Eurofighter program can ensure an earlier fixed delivery timetable, starting from 2017.The EADS’ proposal came after Seoul all but decided last month
Seoul okays plan for three more Aegis destroyers

Dec 10, 2013

South Korea on Tuesday endorsed a plan to acquire three additional Aegis destroyers for deployment in the mid-2020s, amid intensifying regional competition to boost maritime defense.The procurement project, expected to cost around 4 trillion won ($3.8 billion), was approved during a Joint Chiefs of Staff Council meeting presided over by JCS chairman Adm. Choi Yoon-hee.Once the project is completed, the country will have a total of six Aegis destroyers, which will improve the Navy’s deepwater and
China regrets Korea’s air zone expansion

Dec 9, 2013

Seoul steps up aerial patrols of South Sea
Defense minister to visit UAE

Dec 8, 2013

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin plans to visit the United Arab Emirates for talks with his counterpart on increasing military and defense industry cooperation between the two countries, his ministry said Sunday.The three-day trip that starts Monday will also include a visit to South Korea’s military contingent stationed in the country, the ministry said. The “Ahk” unit of some 150 troops has been stationed in the eastern UAE region of Al Ain since 2011 to help train UAE troops in anti
S. Korea to declare expanded air defense zone on Sunday: gov't

Dec 7, 2013

The South Korean government said it plans to announce an expanded air defense zone on Sunday, amid a growing regional row following China's unilateral expansion of its own. The Ministry of National Defense will declare the expanded air zone early Sunday at its headquarters, with the exact time of the release to be announced soon, ministry officials said. Tension has been running high in East Asia since China unexpectedly announced on Nov. 23 an air defense identification zone above the East
Biden in Seoul to discuss China’s air zone

Dec 5, 2013

U.S. vice president calls on China to reduce tension
Lockheed pledges support for Korea’s fighter project

Dec 5, 2013

WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― With the planned purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets, South Korea will gain “comprehensive” support from the largest U.S. defense firm, Lockheed Martin, in its bid to produce an indigenous fighter jet, code-named the KF-X, a senior company official said Wednesday.“Lockheed has made a comprehensive offer through our offset program for the KF-X, which would be assistance through technology transfer and engineering expertise that we would place in Korea to help design a
Korea to buy 14 CH-47D choppers from the U.S.

Dec 5, 2013

WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― South Korea plans to purchase 14 CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the United States, according to the Pentagon’s weaponry trade arm.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has already notified Congress of South Korea’s request for the sale of the twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopters.A proposed package deal estimated at $151 million would include spare parts and logistical support under the Foreign Military Sales program, which requires congressional approval.
Lockheed set for 'comprehensive' support for Korea's own fighter jet ambitions

Dec 5, 2013

With the planned purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets, South Korea will gain "comprehensive"support from the largest U.S. defense firm, Lockheed Martin, in its bid to produce an indigenous fighter jet, code-named the KF-X, a senior company official said Wednesday."Lockheed has made a comprehensive offer through our offset program for the KF-X, which would be assistance through technology transfer and engineering expertise that we would place in Korea to help design and develop the KF-X airplane
S. Korea to buy 14 CH-47D choppers from the U.S.

Dec 5, 2013

South Korea plans to purchase 14 CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the United States, according to the Pentagon's weaponry trade arm.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has already notified Congress of South Korea's request for the sale of the twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopters.A proposed package deal estimated at $151 million would include spare parts and logistical support under the Foreign Military Sales program, which requires congressional approval.The CH-47Ds being co
[Photo News] Top commanders' meeting

Dec 4, 2013
Seoul to finalize air defense zone plan

Dec 3, 2013

South Korea plans to finalize its decision to expand its air defense zone this week and will explain it to its neighboring states before officially declaring it, Seoul officials said Tuesday.Since Beijing unilaterally drew an Air Defense Identification Zone in the East China Sea last week that overlaps with those of South Korea and Japan, Seoul has been pushing to expand its zone to protect its territorial airspace.“Within this week, the government will hold a national security policy coordinati
S. Korea seeks U.S. understanding on plans for new air zone

Dec 3, 2013

South Korea is in early consultations with the United Stats over its reported plans to redraw a maritime air defense zone in response to China's declaration of its own air zone in the East China Sea, a diplomatic source said Monday.Beijing's announcement in late November has added to military tensions in Northeast Asia. Seoul is especially irked as China's new zone includes Ieodo, an underwater reef that is home to a South Korean ocean research station.The Park Geun-hye administration is apparen
Biden embarks on Asia tour amid heightened tension

Dec 2, 2013

Seoul working on plan to expand air zone