바다의 패트리엇’ SM-6 장거리 함대공 유도탄 2034년까지 도입 – 조선일보

The South Korean government confirmed a plan on May 22, 2026, to invest 530 billion won in the acquisition of U.S.-made SM-6 long-range surface-to-air missiles. The procurement program, which is scheduled to continue through 2034, is intended to enhance the naval capabilities of the King Jeongjo-class Aegis destroyers.

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the final decision following a meeting of the Defense Acquisition Promotion Committee. The SM-6 missile is designed to intercept a variety of threats, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

A primary technical advantage of the SM-6 is its active guidance system, which allows the missile to track targets directly using its own onboard radar. The missile features a maximum range of 400 kilometers.

This represents a significant increase in reach compared to the SM-2 surface-to-air missiles currently deployed by the South Korean Navy, which have a maximum range of less than 200 kilometers. The government expects that the introduction of the SM-6 will strengthen the engagement capabilities of Aegis ships and improve the interception of missiles from North Korea.

The finalization of the purchase plan follows an earlier strategic phase. In 2023, the Defense Acquisition Promotion Committee had previously approved a first purchase plan and an amendment to the basic strategy for the SM-6 class long-range surface-to-air missile project.

In addition to the missile procurement, the Defense Acquisition Promotion Committee reviewed and approved the basic plan for the system development of the Military Satellite Communication System-III. This research and development project aims to replace aging military geostationary communication satellites and develop ground terminals with enhanced transmission speeds.

The satellite communication project is scheduled to run from 2026 through 2032, with a total projected investment of approximately 1.27 trillion won.