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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Seoul to upgrade missile defense

Patriot PAC-3South Korea on Monday approved a plan to purchase scores of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles from the U.S. for deployment from 2016-2020, the state defense acquisition agency said.

During a top defense decision-making meeting presided over by Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin, Seoul endorsed the plan that also includes upgrading the current missile interception system from 2014 through 2020.

The upgrading work includes enhancing radars, launchers and control programs.

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