ROK military seeks to deploy L-SAM system by 2027 to 2028, but experts say it will need to be used alongside US assets
South Korea unveils its domestically produced Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) at Seoul Air Base, Sept. 26, 2023 | Image: Korea Pro
South Korea showed off its long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) for the first time at a military parade in Seoul last month, a system that is central to the country’s evolving missile defense strategy, in particular for defending against threats from North Korea.
Currently in its final development phase, the L-SAM system is anticipated to enter mass production in two years. It is designed to provide mid-altitude interception coverage, complementing other missile defense systems tailored for different altitude ranges.
South Korea showed off its long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) for the first time at a military parade in Seoul last month, a system that is central to the country’s evolving missile defense strategy, in particular for defending against threats from North Korea.
Currently in its final development phase, the L-SAM system is anticipated to enter mass production in two years. It is designed to provide mid-altitude interception coverage, complementing other missile defense systems tailored for different altitude ranges.
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