S. Korea develops first radar-absorbing paint

South Korea has developed its first radar-absorbing paint to camouflage its warships, fighter jets and tanks to help them bypass detection, a local university institute said Friday, in its latest efforts to arm the nation's weapons with stealth features.

Korea Maritime and Ocean University's Stealth Technology Center unveiled the "stealth paint" designed to have a low detectability during the International Naval & Defense Industry Exhibition held in the southeastern port city of Busan from Tuesday to Friday.

Stealth technology has been considered one of the key features that raise survivability during wartime, with many countries developing related technologies, designs and materials.

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