Built in archive

South Korea Built Weapon Systems

Weapon systems and military equipment with South Korea listed under Built in.

3 weapon systems

FA-50PH, Supersonic light combat aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

Battle of MarawiFA-50PHSupersonic light combat aircraftBuilt by: Korea Aerospace IndustriesThe FA-50PH is the Philippine Air Force variant of KAI's FA-50 light combat aircraft, a South Korean supersonic jet derived from the T-50 trainer. During the Battle of Marawi, Philippine government forces used FA-50 jets for urban airstrikes and close air support against IS-aligned militants, including missions later scrutinized after a July 2017 friendly-fire incident.

KLTV infantry mobility vehicle, 4x4 light tactical / infantry mobility vehicle, Armored Vehicles

Boko Haram InsurgencyKLTV infantry mobility vehicle4x4 light tactical / infantry mobility vehicleBuilt by: Kia CorporationThe Kia KLTV is a South Korean 4x4 light tactical vehicle family built for protected mobility, command, reconnaissance, cargo, and weapon-carrier roles. Nigeria received KLTV/K152 armored personnel carrier variants during its post-2015 re-equipment drive, with direct reporting placing a KLTV-181 in the Boko Haram Insurgency after an ISWAP ambush in northeast Nigeria.

K2 assault rifle, 5.56 mm assault rifle, Infantry Weapons

Boko Haram InsurgencyK2 assault rifle5.56 mm assault rifleBuilt by: Daewoo Precision Industries / SNT MotivThe K2 is a South Korean 5.56 mm assault rifle originally associated with Daewoo and now the wider SNT Motiv K-series small-arms line. In the Boko Haram Insurgency archive, its relevance comes from ISWAP photographs and videos that showed Daewoo K2 rifles among militant small arms, likely reflecting capture or diversion from regional state inventories rather than formal insurgent procurement.