Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector

Scritto il 02/04/2026
da Aaron Krolik and Farah Stockman

Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.Cheongung-II, a South Korean air defense system, on display last year. The country’s defense companies are rapidly taking on new business, as U.S. firms struggle to keep pace with demand from multiple conflicts.