Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Helicopter Developed Domestically... Armed on Marinon

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The military authorities have decided to secure an amphibious assault helicopter for the Marine Corps through domestic research and development.

On the 26th, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it held the 135th Defense Acquisition Promotion Committee (hereafter referred to as DAPC) chaired by Defense Minister Seo Wook, and decided to secure the Marine Corps amphibious assault helicopter through domestic R&D. The plan is to arm the currently used amphibious mobility helicopter 'Marinon' in the Marine Corps and operate it as an amphibious assault helicopter. A total project cost of 1.6 trillion won will be invested from next year until 2031.

DAPA explained, "We comprehensively considered the fulfillment of military operational requirements, operational and maintenance efficiency considering compatibility with the amphibious mobility helicopter (Marinon), and system scalability such as future establishment of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) systems."

DAPA further explained, "Through this project, the air fire support capability of the landing forces to realize three-dimensional high-speed amphibious operations will be reinforced, the ability to respond to enemy surprise attacks on the northwestern islands will be strengthened, and domestic technological capabilities and job creation are expected."

Additionally, the Air Force's 'Large Transport Aircraft Phase 2 Project' will purchase the aircraft type from overseas. The total project cost is estimated at 480 billion won from next year until 2026. Four units are expected to be purchased.

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