Lets have a look of what the U.S. sold to South Korea from 1992 to 2002. I guess they?d like to put the weaponry in a big mil.base to let it collect some dust, that?s why they spent so much money for it. Data are collected from
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Country Date Description Transfer Type Price
South Korea 8/14/2002 <1,099 each, Pilot Production Kits Spares for the F-16 Block A/B/C/D aircraft structural enhancement kits Foreign Military Sales <$8,281,484
South Korea 8/1/2002 >64 (ea) SM-2 Block IIIA AUR, 4 (ea) SM-2 Block IIIA Missile Round Assembly kits, and 86 (ea) SM-2 Block IIIA/IIIB spare sections Foreign Military Sales $32,955,166
South Korea 7/22/2002 9 P-3B aircraft, 16 T56-A-4 and 20 T56-A-10W engines, Excess Defense Articles $66 million
South Korea 7/16/2002 127 (ea) MK 13 MOD 0 canisters with ancillary hardware and re-configurable coding plug assemblies Foreign Military Sales $4,554,434
South Korea 4/11/2002 Technical data, defense services and defense articles related to AN/ALQ-165 (Lot II) Aircraft Self-Protection Jammers (ASPJs) Direct Commercial Sales unknown
South Korea 4/11/2002 MK 45 MOD 9 target detecting devices and shroud fragmentation antenna assembly (TDD's/SFAA) Foreign Military Sales $36,796,578 (or more)
South Korea 3/19/2002 three Aegis warship combat systems, 3 AN/UPX-29(V) Aircraft Identification Monitoring System MK XII Identification Friend or foe systems, three shipboard gridlock sys tems, three Common Data Link Management System/Joint Tactical Distribution Systems, 3 ML 34 gun weapon ststems, Foreign Military Sales $1.2 billion
South Korea 2/13/2002 TOW 2A (Special) anti-armor missiles (assembled in Switzerland) Special unknown
South Korea 12/7/2001 111 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Block I Foreign Military Sales $ 80.7 million
South Korea 11/13/2001 Technical data and defense services Direct Commercial Sales $50 million
South Korea 10/26/2001 45 AGM-84-H SLAM-ER Missile Systems, one ATM 84H Exercise Missile and associated support Foreign Military Sales $115 million
South Korea 10/7/2001 AN/ALQ-165 Lot II Aircraft self-protection jammers and test equipment Direct Commercial Sales $50 million
South Korea 10/3/2001 Transfer of technical data and assistance in the manufacture of Tactical Airborne Communication Equipment Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 8/2/2001 assistance and technical data for maintenance training for the AN/ALQ-165 Airborne Self Protection Jammer Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 8/2/2001 four FPS-117(E)1 Primary Radars Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 6/26/2001 36 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters (ROK is also considering the Bell AHSupercobra (#01-17)), 14 spare T-700-GE-701C engines, 85 M299 Hellfire launchers, 410 AGM-114L1 and 576 AGM-114K1 Hellfire II laser guided missiles, 40 AGM-114 smf 40 AGM-114 dummy missiles, 310 Stinger Block 1 missiles, two spare Modernized Targeting Acquisition and Designation Systems, 16 AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar; 39 AN/ARC-210 SINCGARS radios with HAVE QUICK; 23,904 2.75 rockest, M130 chaff dispensers, Integrated Helmet and Display Sight Systems, 30mm cartridges, electronic equipment, test facility spares, publications, training, spare parts Foreign Military Sales $2.4 billion
South Korea 6/26/2001 36 AH-1Z Super Cobra helipcopters, 14 spare T-700-GE-&)!C engines, 72 SIDEWINDER launchers, 85 M299 HELLFIRE launchers, 100 AIM-9X SIDEWINDER missiles, 576 AGM-114K1 HELLFIRE air-to-surface laser missiles, 40 AGM-114 training and 40AGM-114 dummy missiles, 39 AN?ARC 210 SINCGARRS radios with HAVE QUICK, 2.75in rockets, M130 chaff dispensers, 20mm cannons and rounds, rockets, spare and repair parts,equipment, tools, test sets, support, training, publications, etc. Foreign Military Sales $1.6 billion
South Korea 5/24/2001 design data, engineering information, instructions and support material for manufacture of ADVS 1790 series engines Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 5/24/2001 technical data and assistance for manufacture and assembly in the Republic of Korea of X200-5K transmissions and components Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 4/23/2001 CLSSA FMSO II for support of F-4D/E, RF-4C, F-5A/B/E/F, RF-5A, A/T-37, T-38, F-16C/D, and C-130H aircraft; AN/FPS-117 and AN/FRN-45 radar systems; and AIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 missile components Foreign Military Sales $500M
South Korea 4/23/2001 Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement for the support of F-4D/E, RF-4C, F-5A/B/E/F, RF-5A., A/T-37, T-38, F-16C/D and C-130H aircraft; AN/FPS-117 and AN/FRN-45 radar systems; and AIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 missile components. Foreign Military Sales $500M
South Korea 4/23/2001 3 MK 41 Vertical Launch Systems, including training, support and test equipment, spare parts, publications and technical documentation, software development, and related elements of logistics support Foreign Military Sales $98M
South Korea 4/6/2001 manufacture of components and spare parts for the ALQ-88AK Electronic Countermeasure System Direct Commercial Sales >$50million
South Korea 4/4/2001 MLRS M26A2 rocket pods with extended range rockets and M77 submunitions Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 4/4/2001 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M26A2 rocket pods with extended range rockets and M77 submunitions Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 3/1/2001 munitions, subsystems and related equipment for F-15K fighter jets, 157 AMRAAN missiles, 105 Sidewinder missiles, 118 Joint Direct Attack Munitions guidance kits, 45 Joint Standoff Weapons, 18 Block II Harpoon missiles, 20 high-speed anti-Radiation missiles** Foreign Military Sales $1.5B
South Korea 7/28/2000 20 F-16 Block 52 Aircraft Foreign Military Sales $700 million
South Korea 7/19/2000 110 SM-2 Block IIIA Standard missiles, 110 Mk 13 Mod 0 canisters, containers, spare and repair parts, tech support, data, and training Foreign Military Sales $159 million
South Korea 6/9/2000 Technical data and assistance in the manufacture of Gunners Primary Tank Thermal Sight for end use by the ROK Government Direct Commercial Sales $50 M +
South Korea 5/12/2000 Manufacture of twenty F-16C/D aircraft. Direct Commercial Sales >$14 M
South Korea 2/22/2000 MK 31 Mod 1 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Weapons system for KDX-II destroyer program; Raytheon** Direct Commercial Sales
South Korea 11/4/1999 Defense articles and services to support the AN/ALQ-165 airborne jamming systems (Korean Offset Program). Direct Commercial Sales $52 million
South Korea 11/3/1999 14 PATRIOT Advance Capability 3 (PAC 3) fire units consisting of: 14 AN/MPQ-53 radar sets, 14 AN/MSQ-104 engagement control stations, 76 M091 launching stations, 31 OA-9054(V)41G antenna mast groups, 14 electric power plants with dual 150kw generators, 616 MIM-104D missiles, 333 SINCGARS, Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement, and other associated equipment, training, and support; prime contractor, Raytheon. Foreign Military Sales $4.2 billion
South Korea 10/28/1999 67 more kits for the co-production of the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1). Direct Commercial Sales $99 million
South Korea 10/28/1999 29 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) with fire control panels, 281 MLRS extended range rocket pods, 120 reduced range practise rocket pods, one MLRS fire control proficiency trainer, 111 M39 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) Block 1 guided missile and launching assemblies, related equipment, training, and support. Foreign Military Sales $498 million
South Korea 10/27/1999 100 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the F-16 aircraft. Direct Commercial Sales $29 million
South Korea 10/27/1999 20 F-16C/D aircraft component kits, spare parts, technical assistance, training, etc. Jet engines to power these aircraft will be acquired by direct commercial sales. Foreign Military Sales $379 million
South Korea 10/25/1999 15 Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) Equipment P4AM pods Lease $2 million
South Korea 10/21/1999 F-4 wing assembly and center wing section Excess Defense Articles $78,269.23 (orig. $782,691.60)
South Korea 10/21/1999 Aviation spare & repair parts Foreign Military Sales $452,403
South Korea 9/8/1999 64 MK 44 Guided Missile Round Pack (GMRP) with Tactical MK 116 BLOCK I Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM), canisters, related equipment, training and support; Raytheon. Foreign Military Sales $33 million
South Korea 8/4/1999 Manufacturing licence agreement for production of ALR-85 (V) I Radar Warning Receiver System for use on F-4 and F-5 aircraft. Direct Commercial Sales >$50 million
South Korea 7/30/1999 100 air-to-surface Popeye missiles** Unknown $800 million
South Korea 7/7/1999 10 AH-1F Helicopters Excess Defense Articles $9,658,250
South Korea 3/26/1999 Spare parts for the support of various aircraft, radar systems, and missile components Foreign Military Sales $350 million
South Korea 11/2/1998 2 AN/SPS-49 Air Search Radars Excess Defense Articles $381,525
South Korea 10/9/1998 Manufacture of transmissions for use on the Korean K95 Howitzer and the K1A1 Main Battle Tank Direct Commercial Sales >$50 million
South Korea 6/4/1998 AGM-142C/D missiles Foreign Military Sales >$1 M
South Korea 5/13/1998 500 TOW 2A missiles, eight lot acceptance missiles, spare and reapir parts, support and technical equipment, technical support and documentation, and other support Foreign Military Sales $19 million
South Korea 4/22/1998 Licensed production Direct Commercial Sales ?
South Korea 3/25/1998 Four Hawker 800XP Aircraft Direct Commercial Sales >$50 million
South Korea 3/25/1998 112 Lockheed Martin Multiple Launch Rocket System extended range (MLRS-ER) rocket pods,one verification testing MLRS-ER rocket pod,spare and repair parts, support Foreign Military Sales $40 million
South Korea 3/20/1998 AH-1 helicopter components, spare and repair parts Excess Defense Articles sale
South Korea 3/4/1998 12 fire-control units for "Standard" naval missiles;U.S. Govt and contractor support; spares Foreign Military Sales $214million
South Korea 2/26/1998 Automatic Data Processing Equipment Lease ?
South Korea 2/25/1998 Sentry-based air defense system Direct Commercial Sales >$50 mil.
South Korea 2/25/1998 Technical data and assistance for the development and deployment of a littoral water surveillance system Direct Commercial Sales >$50 mil.
South Korea 2/24/1998 Support intermediate level maintenance training for the AN/ALQ-165 Airborne Self Protection Jammer line replacement units and system replacement units Direct Commercial Sales >$50 mil.
South Korea 2/24/1998 Licensed production of 4 Landing Craft Air Cushion amphibious vessels Direct Commercial Sales ?
South Korea 11/21/1997 Tracked landing vehicle spare parts Excess Defense Articles $689,772
South Korea 11/13/1997 Spare parts under a cooperative logistics supply support arrangement for F-4D/E, RF-4C, F-5A/B/E/F, RF-5A, A/T-37, F-16C/D, and C-130H aircraft; AN/FPS-117 andAN/FRN-45 radar systems; and AIM-7 and AIM-9 missile components Foreign Military Sales $160 million
South Korea 11/10/1997 Three MK 41 Vertical Launch System, 144 MK 13 MOD 0canisters, equipment, support Foreign Military Sales $109 million
South Korea 10/21/1997 20 AN/ALQ-165 Airborne Self Protection Jammers Direct Commercial Sales >$50 million
South Korea 10/20/1997 One Lockheed Martin MK 41 vertical launch system for installation on new frigate, weapon direction system, transmitter, canisters, support Foreign Military Sales $90 million
South Korea 10/10/1997 159 Hughes/Raytheon Aim-120B Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), containers, spares,support Foreign Military Sales $90 million
South Korea 10/9/1997 Co-development of training aircraft for Korean forces Direct Commercial Sales >$50 million
South Korea 9/24/1997 Kaiser-class fleet oiler Lease ?
South Korea 9/3/1997 200 Hughes "Stinger" RMP missiles less reprogrammable modules, 48 fly-to-buy "Stinger" missiles, 40 weapons rounds, 40 gripstock launchers, "friend or foe" night sights,support Foreign Military Sales $45 million
South Korea 9/3/1997 Four Boeing E-767 Airborne Warning and Control Systems(AWACS), parts, support Foreign Military Sales $3 billion
South Korea 6/19/1997 Upgrade of 190 Lockheed Martin Multiple Launch Rocket Systems previously sold to extended-range version Foreign Military Sales $29 million
South Korea 6/11/1997 1,065 Hughes "Stinger" RMP missiles less reprogrammable modules, 213 gripstock control group guided missile launchers, made by Hughes; interrogator friend or foe systems; spares Foreign Military Sales $307 million
South Korea 12/10/1996 271 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) rocket pods (6 rockets per pod); 29 MLRS launchers & fire control panels; 29 MLRS carriers (modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles); 111 Army Tactical Missiles & launch assemblies (ATACMS); 200 SINCGARS radios; 14 M577A2 command post carriers; 54 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles; 4 M88 recovery vehicles; 300 night vision goggles Foreign Military Sales $624 M
South Korea 12/3/1996 116 AGM-130 and 116 AGM-142 air to ground missiles, repair, modification, and spare work for 30 F-4Es Foreign Military Sales $250 M
South Korea 9/12/1996 Support for F/RF-4, F/RF-5, A/T-37, C-130 and F-16 aircraft; AN/FPS-117 and AN/FRN-45 radar systems, AIM-7 and AIM-9 missile systems Foreign Military Sales $139 M
South Korea 9/5/1996 100 Raytheon/Hughes AIM-120 Advanced Medium Air-to- Air Missiles (AMRAAM) Foreign Military Sales $53 M
South Korea 5/14/1996 Manufacturing agreement for production of Laser Arm Firing Devices Direct Commercial Sales ?
South Korea 5/6/1996 Manufacturing agreement for production of ?significant military equipment? Direct Commercial Sales ?
South Korea 4/25/1996 Technical assistance agreement allowing Dayron Corp. to provide Hanwha Corporation of Korea with technical aid to load, assemble and pack the BLU-109/B 2,000 lb. penetrator bomb Direct Commercial Sales ?
South Korea 4/15/1996 Six Boeing CH-47D Chinook cargo helicopters Direct Commercial Sales _$50 M
South Korea 4/15/1996 Overhaul of leased T-38 aircraft and J85 engines Foreign Military Sales $90 M
South Korea 4/15/1996 45 Raytheon Sea Sparrow ship-to-air missiles Foreign Military Sales $19 M
South Korea 4/15/1996 46 ship- and sub-launched McDonnell Doug-las Harpoon anti-ship missile, spares and support Foreign Military Sales $90 M
South Korea 3/21/1996 30 T-38 aircraft and 75 J85 engines Lease free
South Korea 3/5/1996 2 salvage/rescue ships EDA/FMS $7 M
South Korea 11/20/1995 Licensed manufacture of night vision gear Direct Commercial Sales $20 M
South Korea 10/10/1995 Spares for F-4, F-5, A-37, C-130, F-16 aircraft, radars, and AIM-120, AIM-7, AIM-9, and AGM-65 missiles Foreign Military Sales $134 M
South Korea 7/21/1995 License for Samsung to manufacture United Defense AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles Direct Commercial Sales >$50 M
South Korea 7/5/1995 275 Chrysler M-48A5 tanks, 13 United Defense M-110 203mm howitzers, 41,070 tons of ammunition Special $66.63 M
South Korea 6/19/1995 16 Bell Helicopter Textron UH-1H helicopters Excess Defense Articles $3.7 M
South Korea 6/5/1995 United Defense AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle parts Excess Defense Articles free
South Korea 3/24/1995 100 Raytheon/Hughes AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, support Foreign Military Sales $70 M
South Korea 3/16/1995 License to produce United Defense M-109 howitzers, support vehicles Direct Commercial Sales >$50 M
South Korea 2/24/1995 136 Texas Instruments HARM anti-radar missiles; spares Foreign Military Sales $64 M
South Korea 2/24/1995 32 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon anti-ship missiles; spares Foreign Military Sales $48 M
South Korea 10/7/1994 License for TRW to develop "spacecraft bus" with Korea Direct Commercial Sales >$50 M
South Korea 9/13/1994 Spares for McDonnell Douglas F-4, Northrop F-5, Cessna T-37, Lockheed C-130, F-16 aircraft; AN/FPS-117 radars, AN/FRN-45 navigation gear Foreign Military Sales $90 M
South Korea 9/13/1994 Two Raytheon Mk-48 vertical launch systems, spares, and support Foreign Military Sales $57 M
South Korea 9/13/1994 1,283 Hughes TOW-2A anti-tank missiles, launchers, spares, support Foreign Military Sales $25 M
South Korea 8/17/1994 122 General Electric T-700 engines for Sikorsky UH-60P helicopters Direct Commercial Sales >$14 M
South Korea 8/11/1994 Six Hughes AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery radars, ten AN/VRC-46 radios, spares and support Foreign Military Sales $106 M
South Korea 2/23/1994 Air Combat Maneuverability Instrumentation range equipment Lease free
South Korea 12/1/1993 9 A/TPQ-36(v)3 Firefinder counter-battery radars, support Direct Commercial Sales >$14 M