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S. Korea to Develop Spy Drone Deployable from Warships by 2028

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea aims to develop an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft deployable from warships by 2028, the state arms procurement agency said Monday, amid efforts to boost surveillance against North Korean threats. Last month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract worth 143.3 billion won (US$107.1 million) with defense [...]

S. Korea Decommissions 8 Warships After Decades of Naval Service

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Navy decommissioned eight warships Friday after more than three decades of service for maritime defense, its officials said, highlighting a plan to replace them with more advanced vessels. The armed service held decommissioning ceremonies in naval bases in Jinhae, 312 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and Pyeongtaek, [...]