The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.

The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.

The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.

The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.

The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.

The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)

Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye' AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.

The new acquisition is expected to enhance the RoK's “ability to monitor North Korean missiles and defend its airspace”, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a statement on 26 May. The acquisition is being planned for the country's Airborne Early Warning-II (AEW-II) programme.

North Korea's missile launches are increasing in frequency. According to information gathered by Janes, between 54 and 60 ballistic missile launches were conducted over a six-month period from 1 October 2022 to 12 April 2023. These numbers include unconfirmed or suspected missile launches. Information for a comparative six-month period from 15 September 2021 to 16 April 2022 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative showed 19 launches.