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May 5 5 tweets 3 min read
What is special gift for the Kim and North Korea? Where the Hyunmoo missiles are heading to do? and what is Korea Massive Punishment & Retaliation(KMPR)?
I've created a rough Hyunmoo series of ballistic missiles, cruise missile altitudes and trajectories for you.
I excluded the Air-Launch CM, BM, and minor tactical strike missiles.
All Hyunmoo missiles are soon under control as part of the newly established Integrated Korean Strategic Command.
The KMPR is a doctrine that monitors neighboring countries and strategically strikes at a predetermined targets when abnormal signs are found or retaliated.
As you may jave guessed, South Korea possessed very large numbers of advanced strike missiles and even now they over-producing them for the ultimate war.
The details of missiles are below the comments.Image High-Power Hyunmoo-V

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May 4 4 tweets 2 min read
Another victory for the Hyundai.
Korea's Hyundai Rotem's K808 White Tiger won the bid for Peru's armored vehicle business.
The competitors were Turkey's Otokar (Arma), FNSS (ParsIII), Poland's PGZ (Rosomak), and Serbia's Yugoimpoint (LazarIII).
Shortly before this event, Hyundai Heavy Industries chosen as primary contractor as their constructing Peruvian whole naval fleet programs.
Colombia also has Korean naval ships and weapon systems.Image
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Total 33 vehicles expected to export and maximum 99.
Wheeled Biho(Flying Tiger) which is based on the K808 White Tiger.
There are many variants of this platform. Image
May 2 5 tweets 3 min read
Whenever I cover the Korean weapons systems and their doctrine, Its very funny that the Korean Navy is somewhat even more crazy into firepower than the Korean Army.
Its like, "We're definitely not going to lose to Army. lets put more big guns and missiles to ships!". And for that, small FFG-I got the 155mm gun(many flaws occurred in the past), destroyers got the extra VLS and anti-ship missile canisters(DDH-II, DDG-I, DDG-II).
Moreover, ROK Navy's major ships will be equipped with KVLS-II to launch ballistic missiles.
Meanwhile the JSS, special purpose missile cruiser program commenced.
By the way, There was a high-level meeting between Australia and Korea yesterday, and there was an explanation and sales about Korea's FFG series frigate. It is said that Korea can procure three frigates that the Australian Navy wants by 2029 with great performance.Image Korean frigate family.
FFG-I, II and III.
Heres more informations.

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May 1 5 tweets 3 min read
Korean Navy is one step closer to buy American SM-3 missile interceptor for KDX-III Batch-II Aegis destroyer.
But I don't know what will happen because since a long time ago, Korea have invested a lot of research and debate of SM-3 purchases and still don't know what model and quantity going to buy.
Batch-II fully equipped with SM-6 will do almost everything what we expect unlike the SM-3, which is too high cost and ineffective(Nature of ballistic missile's terminal phase speed from close distance{Of course, SM-3 is good for lofted BM trajectory}, IIR seeker problem). Moreover, because of the huge KVLS-II ballistic missile module, which is make Batch-II most aggressive Aegis ship, ironically doesnt have enough room for SM-3.
Furthermore, KDX-III Batch-I won't use SM-3, and KDDX has the 'Ship to Air Missile-II (ABM)' program which is might similar to THAAD, considering missile and KVLS-I size and purposes(terminal phase BM interception).
What's worse for SM-3 is that Korea is currently working on to replace not only ground-based but also sea-based high-altitude, long-range missile interceptor programs by own.
Meaning of they actually doesnt need BMD for KDX-III Batch-II urgently since the ground based PAC-3, MSE, M-SAM-III, L-SAM-I and L-SAM-II will do same work soon.
Its better to integrate 'Ship to Air Missile-II (ABM)' and 'Ship to Air Missile-II' later but not only combat system problem but also radar is not MFR so it will be hard as hell even they have authorities of integration.
Korean special large sonar systems and K-SAAM missile were integrated into Batch-II so they will try to use one of their long range anti-air missiles for the Batch-II later.Image Koreans applied best technologies to Batch-II. although HD Hyundai heavy industries shipyard has to be modified due to the huge low frequency active sonar.
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Apr 26 4 tweets 3 min read
I have posted Homar-K, K239 long range rocket artillery systems contract and its CTM-290 ballistic missile demonstration which is delivered to Poland soon. But i have received many comments to Polish friends whether it will be local produced and ToT.
As matter of fact, the entire contracts contains such things in very first place. I kindly explained by comment days ago and I told dont give too much trust to here since long ago.
Recent meeting was part of next phase of additional production plan of the K9 and K239. This is the first official meeting since new Polish government and it seems going well.
And what Polish peoples curious are basically treated as secret or similar.
For example, Koreans don't want to publish the 'specific' informations about most of weapons deal with foreign countries. these tendencies especially increasing when dealing with Middle Eastern countries, sensitive strike or defense missiles, ToT and local support business.
Not only Polish, many peoples here ask about sensitive things and contract but I cant address it because it's sensitive, not confirmed or beyond my knowledge.
Anyway, I received many questions from days ago. the CTM-290 missile price is 20~30% cheaper than the American ATACMS missile and its warhead can be equipped with thermobaric warhead or unitary HE warhead.
Korean 400mm PrSM program cancelled and it moved to Chunmoo-II 280mm missile program and KTSSM-II missile program. Just simply think about the Chunmoo-II missile is slightly bigger than the American ER-GMLRS.
KTSSM-II's informations not cleared yet but technically enhanced version of the CTM-290 missile.
I also heard that the Korean companies have plans to establish the weapons hub center in Romania. Romanian News says that the K2, K9 and Redback IFV are highly likely to be chosen. Of course, there are other fascinating weapons which is ongoing talk about officially.Image More clear footage of the ballistic missile pod re-loading procedure.
Apr 24 5 tweets 3 min read
According to Korean news days ago, American HIMARS topped the global MLRS market(over 50%), followed by Korea's K239 rocket artillery system.
The K239 Chunmoo is simply very advanced, versatile and lethal.
Just like American M270 and HIMARS, the K239 possessed the capabilities of fire many special rockets and missiles.
South Korea alone massively operate K239(300+) and it exported to UAE, Poland and Saudi Arabia. According to recent news, the expected export number of this system is estimated at 500~600.
Would you like to know more about K239 missiles? check the comments below.Image As i posted before, Chinese Norinco King Dragon 300 ballistic missile has lost bidding competition in Middle Eastern countries(UAE, Saudi).
KTSSM won the contract.
Friendly reminder that UAE and Saudi Arabia also purchased large number of M-SAM-II air, missile defense system.
KTSSM-II is enhanced version of the KTSSM-I and CTM-290.
KTSSM-III is more like Operation-Level ballistic missile which is similar position as Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile.Image
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Apr 21 4 tweets 2 min read
I didn't know the size of the N-WAV would be this big.
Hyundai Rotem released another footage of the N-WAV wheeled armored vehicle.
N-WAV is whole new model aiming for export market which is similar position to Hanwha AS-21 Redback IFV.
Notably it has sensors that see the battlefield real time with 360 degrees and equipped with korean APS.
The 30mm unmanned gun turret can be replace to 105mm gun for direct fire support.
Additionally, it has automatic fire extinguish system and water jet capabilities.
Height is 2.9m and length is 9.3m.
The structure is designed to withstand anti-tank mine threat.
Just like other South Korean weapons, this will be deliver quickly since Hyundai Rotem have such business will and mass production capabilities and production line.Image 🧐🧐🧐
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Apr 8 4 tweets 3 min read
While the N.Korea keep showing off their claimed as Hypersonic missile, I wonder when will the S.Korea make public the newly developed, so called 'monster missile' Hyunmoo-V-A, B and Hypersonic cruise missile and the glider(HGV).
South Korea is known as possessed large number of major strike missiles in the world but they only show off when kim jong un and his puppet N.Korea's provoked.
Hyunmoo series itself is extremely rare missiles but development of MIRV, SLBM, Mega class warhead with conventional warhead is prove again that the South Korea is crazy about firepower.
The V and IV-I is known as 'High Power Missile'. The HPM are designed to obliterate entire underground facilities. The V is designed to explode above the facilities so it can bury them alive. The V solid propellant is so powerful, it use cold-launch.
All Hyunmoo ballistic missiles have latest evade systems to deceive enemies anti air systems.
V missile's weight is total 36tons and their HPM usually fly as 'Lofted trajectory' and fly over(1,000+km) the Exosphere for maximum penetration.
On the other hand, HCM and HGV development started quite a long ago and it separated from Hyunmoo program by choosing two track strategy. HCM will be main weapons of KF-21 and its aerial launch test will commenced not so long. Ground launch tests was carried out.
According to the National Assembly's audit, investment in such strategic secret weapons has increased even though investment in R&D has decreased slightly.Image Luckily Hyunmoo-IV-1 showed entire chassis TEL and its missile.
Check the Origin of the Hyunmoo development.

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Feb 12 5 tweets 2 min read
South Korean government announced that the 155mm ERM(Extended Range Munition) artillery ammunition is complete the development and tested and ready to mass produce by Poongsan company.
Government officials said that through this mass production, the massive export of this special ammunition can be easily expected.
The range is 60km which 50 percent longer than the previous 40km ammunition.
The Poongsan is well known for one of the world's best ammunition company. They produce every ammunition what we can imagine. If this ammunition fired from K9A3, then it can fly very long distances. Image
Jan 26 6 tweets 4 min read
Reportedly, the KDDX advanced destroyer's overall design is finished by 'Hyundai Heavy Industries' and the construction will start in this year.
Heavily armed Aegis destroyer KDX-III Batch-II(Jeongjo the Great) also launched last year and her second, third ships are under construction.
KDX-III Batch-II, KDDX, FFG-III and JSS will further increase Korean Navy's potential and long range heavy strike capabilities.
The KDDX contained best technologies South Korea have. Sensors(radar, sonar) are extremely powerful that can detect every aerial and underwater threats from great distance with ease.
Her armaments also stunning.
CIWS-II, SAAM-I, SAAM-II, SAAM-II(ABM), Redshark, C-Star, Hyunmoo-III and intimidating Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile(IV-2) will be armed in KVLS-II.
SAAM-II is similar to SM-6 and SAAM-II(ABM) is somewhat similar to SM-6 and PAC-3MSE combined.Image Jeongjo the Great.
She has KVLS-II too. along with the MK.41 and KVLS-II. Image
Jan 17 7 tweets 3 min read
Houthi launched anti-ship ballistic missiles and several countries already possessed such arsenal and under development(DF, PrSM etc).
How about South Korea?
As i posted several times before, South Korea also under development of anti-ship ballistic missiles(or already in service).
The Hyunmoo series ballistic missile is well known as extreme precision and heavy warhead. interesting is, they actually under development the anti-ship ballistic missile capabilities according to the research data.
And the government several times shown to public such capability by hit the small target using the ballistic missiles on the sea.
I believe the government will show more such anti-ship ballistic missile capabilities(and HCM, HGV too) sooner or later.
Check the comments for details.Image Hyunmoo-IIC sea target strike.
Jan 7 5 tweets 3 min read
Reportedly, South Korea launched Hyunmoo-IV-1 and Hyunmoo-V strategic missiles to warn North Korea days ago and they achieved more than 11tons of massive firepower to Hyunmoo-V and they planning to have MaRV, MIRV capabilities.
The V and IV-I is known as 'High Power Missile'. The HPM are designed to obliterate entire underground facilities one single shot. Especially, the Hyunmoo-V is designed to explode above the facilities so it can bury them alive. The V solid propellant is so powerful, it use cold-launch. All Hyunmoo ballistic missiles have latest evade systems to deceive enemies anti air systems.
V missile's weight is total 36tons and they usually fly as 'Lofted trajectory' and fly over the Exosphere for maximum penetration. Hypersonic cruise vehicle tests was carried out and the Hypersonic glide vehicle(HGV) is under development.
Hyunmoo-V stock is currently over 20 and mass production of the HPM series missiles is now started.
Check comments for details.
One funny thing is, South Korea don't use the words like IRBM or ICBM to their missiles rather, they use 'Extreme Precision, High Power Missile' words to IV-1 and V.Image And thank you @M51_4ever my friend! he came out from nowhere and provided Hyunmoo flight location.
I want to see the launching moment with my eyes.😄 Image
Dec 30, 2023 5 tweets 3 min read
Good news. South Korean government announced the L-SAM-I strategic air defense system will be completed within 11 months. kinda fast than i expected. Currently, Korean government invest very heavily on these systems to defeat every ballistic, hypersonic threats from all areas. ★ M-SAM-III is more advanced system than the Block-II. both interceptor and MFR performance are greatly increased to defeat long range ballistic and hypersonic threats.
★ L-SAM-I is integrate long range air defense system that consist of two missiles. AAM is long range anti air missile and ABM is ballistic missile interceptor(KV, DACS).
★ L-SAM-II is even more enhanced long range air defense missile system which is designed to defeat very high altitude targets(HAI) and hypersonic threats from a long distance(GPI).
★ SAAM-II and SAAM-II Block-I is ship based long range missile similar to SM-6 and THAAD.
Each Saudi Arabia, UAE massively ordered M-SAM Block-II which is more than the South Korea ordered and the intercept tests was successfully carried out in UAE. Reportedly, both nations deeply interested in L-SAM series systems.
Also the M-SAM is strong candidate for Romania's air defense system procuring program too.
Check comments below for M-SAM, LAMD-I and 'Ascent Phase Interceptor' analysis.Image L-SAM ABM Kill Vehicle maneuvering
Dec 7, 2023 5 tweets 2 min read
So it was real.
"South Korea is the largest supplier of shells to Ukraine, after the United States" Washington Post.
The publication notes that the country delivered more shells than the entire European Union, and did it in just 41 days. more than three hundred thousand 155mm shells. ↓↓
I knew it. 🇰🇷🇺🇦
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Nov 16, 2023 4 tweets 2 min read
What i am really looking forward to it is M-SAM Block-III, L-SAM-I, L-SAM-II, SAAM-II and SAAM-II(ABM).
Currently, Korean government invest very heavily on these systems to defeat every ballistic, hypersonic threats from all areas.
★ M-SAM Block-III is more advanced system than the Block-II. both interceptor and MFR performance are greatly increased to defeat hypersonic threats. ↓
★ L-SAM-I is integrate long range air defense system that consist of two missiles. AAM is long range anti air missile and ABM is ballistic missile interceptor(KV, DACS). ↓
★ L-SAM-II is even more enhanced long range air defense missile system which is designed to defeat very high altitude targets and hypersonic threats. the 'HAI' has large diameter of sapphire infrared seeker(MWIR, LWIR) and large solid motor. ↓
★ SAAM-II is ship based long range interceptor similar to SM-2, SM-6 while SAAM-II(ABM) is THAAD like system. SAAM-II series of missiles is a modified system based on L-SAM. ↓
All these systems will come out soon and the Saudi Arabia, UAE ordered M-SAM Block-II. the intercept tests was successfully carried out in UAE.
Reportedly, both nations deeply interested in L-SAM series systems.
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Aug 3, 2023 4 tweets 2 min read
Great news.
Yesterday, South Korea Hanwha Aerospace has released launch ceremony of the K239 Chunmoo MLRS with the KTSSM-II Block-I (tactical ballistic missile) pods for Poland.
K239 Chunmoo MLRS is highly advanced, mass produced platform. Chunmoo-II and III(Hyunmoo-2A, B TEL… https://t.co/zszi06kHBCtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Image This is the first time to released of the KTSSM with Chunmoo officially.
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