South Korea showcased guided missiles and other new weaponry in a parade marking the 60th anniversary of its armed forces.The parade through southern Seoul involved 86 new weapons -- developed here or introduced from abroad -- such as tanks, armoured vehicles, anti-aircraft guns and guided missiles, organizers said.
Some 2,500 soldiers and hundreds of veterans from South Korea and other countries took part in the first street parade in five years.
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Hi Kobus
ReplyDeleteThe parade sounds big in terms of weapons numbers.
What is the missile pictured? A stealthy cruise missile?
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Pete
The AGM-84H SLAM ER (Expanded Response) is an upgraded version of the combat-proven land attack SLAM missile. The SLAM ER missile features an extended range an improved aerodynamic performance thanks to the use of planar wings. A new warhead has been provided to the SLAM ER missile for better penetration of hardened targets.
ReplyDelete1st street parade in 5 years, says more than all the new weapons do.
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