$20K Drone vs $3M Missile: K-Defense Rewrites War Economics via ‘Sovereign AI’ and ‘Multi-layered Defense’

In the first half of 2026, the global defense market’s defining challenge is the “Cost-Efficiency of Spears and Shields.” On April 3, 2026, the South Korean government convened the 174th Defense Acquisition Program Promotion Committee and resolved to expedite the deployment of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD)—often called the “Korean Iron Dome”—by 2029. This … 더 읽기

[Global Strategic Report] Saudi Arabia’s Urgent SOS: “Accelerate Cheongung-II Delivery” — A Paradigm Shift in K-Defense Dominance

On April 13, 2026, the global defense market is reeling from news breaking out of South Korea. Saudi Arabia, the major power in the Middle East, has officially requested the South Korean government, Hanwha Aerospace, and LIG Nex1 to expedite the delivery schedule of the Cheongung-II (M-SAM) mid-range surface-to-air missile system by at least six … 더 읽기

[Geopolitical Analysis] South Korea’s Push for Nuclear-Powered Submarines (SSN): A Leap Toward Sovereign Defense

A historic shift in South Korea’s naval strategy has begun. As of early 2026, the South Korean government and the Ministry of National Defense have engaged in high-level discussions with the IAEA and the United States to secure Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN). This move is more than a mere upgrade in weaponry; it is a … 더 읽기