In-depth analysis of the K-Defense industry. This category covers South Korean military technology, major export deals, market trends, and strategic policy. Get exclusive ‘Seoul Insider’ insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Beyond the ‘Big 3’: What Is the K-Defense Ecosystem? The global defense market is, rightly, fixated on South Korea’s “Big 3” export platforms: the K2 Black Panther tank, the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, and the FA-50 light combat aircraft. From Warsaw to Riyadh, these systems are synonymous with the rapid, reliable, and cost-effective rise of … 더 읽기
Why AESA Radar: The ‘Brain’ Behind the ‘Big Iron’ International headlines tracking the rise of K-Defense are predictable. They focus, almost single-mindedly, on the “big iron”: the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet slicing through the sky, the K2 Black Panther tanks rolling onto Polish soil, and the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers dominating export charts. These platforms … 더 읽기
To international observers, South Korea’s defense export boom appears to be a masterfully coordinated national effort. When Poland signed its framework agreements for $15 billion worth of K2 Black Panther tanks and K9 Thunder howitzers, global media outlets branded it a “Team Korea” victory. This narrative, while convenient, obscures the most critical dynamic driving the … 더 읽기
