South Korea launches Taurus cruise missiles for the first time in seven years. Photo: X @GuyPlopsky
The South Korean Air Force launched Taurus cruise missiles from an F-15K fighter jet for the first time in seven years.
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The operation took place amid growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. The missiles, launched during military exercises, traveled 400 kilometers and successfully hit their predetermined targets in the Yellow Sea, according to the South Korean Air Force. The last time South Korea launched Taurus cruise missiles was in 2017, in response to the sixth nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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In addition to launching Taurus missiles, South Korean forces also conducted cruise missile interception exercises, involving F-35A and KF-16 fighter jets, further enhancing their defensive capabilities in response to ongoing threats from North Korea.
Taurus Missile
The Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile is a subsonic long-range weapon designed for high-precision attacks on protected enemy targets at distances of up to 500 km. Weighing 1,400 kg and measuring 5 meters in length, the missile was developed by Taurus Systems GmbH, a joint venture between Germany’s MBDA Deutschland and Sweden’s Saab Bofors Dynamics AB. 
Since 2013, South Korea has ordered more than 200 Taurus KEPD 350K missiles for its air force, integrating them into its military operations to strengthen both its offensive and defensive capabilities.
These exercises highlight the growing concern over regional security and South Korea’s military response to ongoing provocations from Pyongyang.
Source and images: X @GuyPlopsky. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
