[뉴스모아] 하늘에도 땅에도 'K방산'…세계 누비는 韓 무기 / YTN - Summary

Summary

South Korea's K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers are being exported to Poland, with plans for further cooperation and training between the two countries' defense industries. Korea Aerospace Industries is expanding its presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with Malaysia signing a contract for 18 domestically produced FA-50 fighter jets. South Korea is also developing its own fighter jet, the KF-21, with plans for joint development with Poland and Indonesia. A joint firepower training exercise with the US was also carried out, demonstrating South Korea's military capabilities.

Facts

1. Poland is exporting K2 tanks.
2. K2 tanks have excellent mobility, firepower, and defense.
3. K9 self-propelled howitzer is another domestically produced tank.
4. Poland is also importing domestic launch rocket Chunmudo.
5. Defense companies signed basic export contracts worth up to 20 trillion won in Poland.
6. Ministers of National Defense of South Korea and Poland observed the firing of K9 self-propelled artillery and signed contracts between the two countries' defense industry.
7. They also established a ministerial-level organizing consultative body to manage defense and defense cooperation.
8. Malaysia signed a final contract to introduce 18 domestically produced light attack aircraft FA-50.
9. Korea Aerospace Industries will use this contract as a stepping stone to expand its presence in the Middle East.
10. Joint joint firepower training was held as the largest military operation in history.