Wednesday, October 01, 2008

SKorea showcases new missiles at military parade

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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3 comments:

  1. Hi Kobus

    The parade sounds big in terms of weapons numbers.

    What is the missile pictured? A stealthy cruise missile?

    Regards

    Pete

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  2. 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.

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  3. Anonymous2/10/08 02:36

    1st street parade in 5 years, says more than all the new weapons do.

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