S. Korea Announces Indigenous Amphibious Assault Vehicle

South Korea has announced it is developing an indigenous amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) for the Marine Corps.

The defense project promotion committee (DAPA) revealed that the 2.1 trillion won ($1.77 billion) ‘Landing Assault Armored Vehicle-II’ project will replace the country’s aging AAVs by 2036.

According to DAPA, “This program is expected to boost our capabilities to respond to coastal artillery and amphibious raid threats by enemies. We will also be able to secure key advanced defense technologies.”