South Korea has begun developing an indigenous interceptor system similar to Israel’s famous Iron Dome.
originally announced In 2021, a multi-layered air defense system was devised to counter the North Korean long-range artillery threat. At the time, the government announced it would allocate up to 2.89 trillion won ($2.56 billion) for the ambitious project.
However, recent update A report by South Korea’s Arms Procurement Agency shows that the South Korean government will spend just 479.8 billion won ($329 million) by 2028 on the so-called low-altitude missile defense (LAMD) system, which is meant to intercept incoming artillery shells. announced that it plans to invest in
The LAMD system is designed for rapid deployment and is expected to protect major military facilities from potential North Korean attacks.
Defense contractors LIG Nex1, Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems are all contributing to the project.
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Details about South Korea’s LAMD system are not yet clear, but its Iron Dome-inspired design suggests it will be focused on intercepting low-altitude, short-range threats.
of israel iron dome It has been in operation since 2011 and functions either as a standalone defense system or as part of a multi-layered air defense system.
Each Iron Dome battery contains three or four launchers, each carrying 20 Tamir interceptor missiles.
The system can defeat a wide range of threats, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions, drones, and low-flying aircraft at ranges of more than 70 kilometers (43 miles).
Iron Dome’s developers claim the weapon has a 90 percent success rate, having intercepted more than 5,000 enemy rockets.
South Korea’s LAMD system is expected to significantly enhance the country’s defense capabilities, especially considering North Korea’s extensive long-range artillery, which is within range of Seoul.
