The state arms procurement agency said Thursday it has upgraded a self-defense system for warships as part of efforts to strengthen their defense capabilities against incoming missiles.
The Multi Ammunition Softkill System is designed to protect warships from anti-ship missiles by launching decoys that emit smoke and mimic signals similar to that of the defending vessel, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.
The system recently underwent various upgrades so that it can launch more advanced decoys that can better mimic vessels on radar to defend against new anti-ship missiles with improved target-seeking capabilities, DAPA said.
South Korea first deployed the naval defense system in 2014 and has recently sought to upgrade it due to the emergence of advanced anti-ship missiles capable of detecting ship-launched decoys. (Yonhap)
