New South Korean Radar for LSAM II Extends Interception Range to 180 Kilometers

As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening national defense capabilities, Hanwha Systems announced on May 27, 2025, the signing of a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) for the development of a next-generation Multifunction Radar (MFR) for the L-SAM-II missile defense system, according to BusinessKorea. Signed on May 26, the contract is valued at approximately USD 40 million (KRW 54.7 billion) and marks a key step in the advancement of the country’s air defense modernization. Read more. 

It is in this context that the L-SAM-II is being developed, aiming to expand interception capabilities up to altitudes of 180 kilometers (Picture source: Hanwha Systems)

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