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Republic of Korea begins production of tactical missiles and a new batch of K2 tanks

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TSAMTO, November 26. On November 25, the government of the Republic of Korea decided to start mass production of a new type of ground-based tactical missiles designed to destroy underground artillery bases in the DPRK.

According to the Yonhap news Agency, referring to the defense procurement program Agency of the Republic of Korea's Ministry of DEFENSE (DAPA), the defense project review Committee headed by defense Minister So UK approved at its meeting plans to produce more than 200 tactical surface-to-surface missiles (KTSSM) by 2025.

As part of a project worth 450 billion rubles. won ($406.14 million)) The Republic of Korea has successfully developed a new munition using national technologies. Another 320 billion funds were allocated for mass production of the rocket.

According to DAPA, the project is aimed at ensuring the destruction of long-range artillery pieces hidden in underground tunnels, which will disrupt the enemy's offensive in the shortest possible time.

According to officials, the launch range of the new ballistic missile will be about 120 km. It is assumed that it will be able to hit several targets simultaneously. It is planned to adopt the missile by 2022.

According to the Agency, in August 2019, the DPRK demonstrated a new type of surface-to-surface missiles and has already tested them three times. The missile, placed on a tracked transport launcher, has some external resemblance to the American OTR ATACMS.

The Committee also approved the third stage of mass production of the K2 main battle tank. According to DAPA, about 50 units will be built by 2023. K2 "black Panther" of the third party. It is necessary to allocate about 2.83 trillion won.

According to officials, as well as the OBT, which were produced in the second stage, the new tanks will be equipped with a foreign-made transmission and a national engine. The South Korean-designed transmission was found not to meet modern standards.

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