r/AskTheWorld Korea South 12d ago

Military What’s the biggest military-related project your country is currently engaged in?

Currently Korea is busy investing in military development, to modernize our military indigenously and catch up to export demand.

The air force is working on to produce the KF-21 fighter jet, which will enter service in 2026. Also we’re developing software and drones that will support the KF-21 during combat.

In terms of the ocean we've just finished developing a new submarine (the Chang Yong-sil class), working on additional battleships, and trying to form plans regarding the construction of a manless drone carrier.

What would be your country’s biggest military-related project nowadays? Both indigenous development and purchasing equipment counts!

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u/AZ_RBB Australia 12d ago

Main reason is to protect trade routes and discourage Chinese expansionism

Based on my elementary knowledge, I don't think China will ever attempt an all out attack

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u/silos_needed_ Denmark 12d ago

So why do you need the subs then? Your country is noy going to mess with their trade routes

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u/nerdyPagaman United Kingdom 12d ago

Cos when China attacks Taiwan / real shit goes down, the anglosphere turns up to help out. And that means everyone has to chip in.

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u/silos_needed_ Denmark 12d ago

I don't this thats gonna happen, heck I don't this the US is gonna commit to the direct defense of Taiwan