KAI KF-21 Boramae Fighter jet, South Korea

South Korea Launches ₩435.9 Billion Project to Develop Indigenous Short-Range Missiles for KF-21 Fighter

South Korea has officially embarked on a ₩435.9 billion-won (USD 296 million) program to develop domestically produced short-range air-to-air guided missiles for its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, marking another major milestone in the country’s push for defense self-reliance. The...
K9A1 self-propelled howitzer. Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace Becomes First South Korean Defense Firm to Own Its Weapons Systems After Regulatory Breakthrough

Hanwha Aerospace has become the first South Korean defense company to officially take ownership of its own weapons platforms, marking a major shift in the country’s defense-industrial landscape. The milestone follows a landmark amendment to national arms export regulations, enabling...
Australian Army Live-Fire Test of AS9 Huntsman Howitzer

Australia Conducts First Live-Fire Test of AS9 Huntsman Howitzer, Marking Major Step in Army Modernization

The Australian Army has successfully completed its first live-fire exercise of the AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzer — a milestone that marks the beginning of a new era in the country’s long-range firepower capabilities. The test, conducted at the Puckapunyal...