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1. Directions of Force Structure Development
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First, following a reevaluation of the priority of the threat, it will develop a force structure composed of forces to combat local provocations, those to serve in an all-out war and forces to combat potential threats by order.
Second, it will enhance its early warning capabilities and real time battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in the surrounding areas.
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Fourth, it will improve its ability to execute long-range precision strikes and prompt three dimensional operations on land, at sea, and in the air and reinforce its defensive capability.
Fifth, it will gradually expand investment in research and development to shape the defense industry into an economic growth engine, mount various types of equipment on the same vehicle and lengthen the lifespan of old equipment by improving its performance.
2. Strengthening Combat Capabilities
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Advanced trainer (T-50)
Kwanggaeto the Great III class destroyer
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K-55 Self-propelled artillery Marine and Landing
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- Kwanggaeto the Great III class destroyer (Aegis)
- Jangbogo II class submarine
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ship Air Combat Capabilities - F-15K Fighter
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Projects related to the airborne warning and control system (AWACS), tactical reconnaissance intelligence collection system and medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles will be carried out to enable surveillance and HDUO\ZDUQLQJDWWKHVWUDWHJLFOHYHO,QDGGLWLRQGLYLVLRQOHYHO8$9VZLOOEH developed to bolster the surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of the divisions.
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1. Joint Tactical Data Link System (JTDLS)
A tactical information distribution system between the Army, Navy and Air Force, which employs major weapons systems, including tanks, helicopters, destroyers and fighters.
2.Joint Fire Operation System-Korea (JFOS-K)
A counter fire operational system centering on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
3. Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN)
A tactical intelligence communications system that combines wired and wireless mobile communications.
K-11 Assault Rifle & Grenade Launcher - Capable of precision strikes with the
use of a laser distance measurer.
- Capable of precise aiming at night with the use of a thermal observation scope.
Korean Utility Helicopter (Surion)
project will be launched. Short range anti-air guided missiles, next surface to air missile (SAM-X), and a newly developed decontamination vehicle will commence service in order to reinforce the nation’s protection against chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear threats.
Fifth, outdated and obsolete combat weaponry will be upgraded. The Army will improve its K-1/K1A1 Tanks, K-200 Armored Vehicles, and K-277 Armored Command Vehicles, K-55 Self-propelled Artillery, and counter-battery detection radars. The Navy will improve the submarine warfare capabilities of its surface combatants (beyond the patrol combat corvette (PCC) level). And the Air Force will improve the war capabilities RILWV)DQG.)¿JKWHUV
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Section 4
The reserve forces and standing forces, which act to as a deterrent to war, are a prerequisite for any nation’s survival. The Ministry is modifying the laws and institutions concerned and improving the mobilization system in order to streamline the reserve forces and have them become just as strong as the standing forces.
1. Modifying the Statutes Related to Mobilization
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