The AKJCCS upgrade represents a comprehensive redevelopment of the core system that commands and controls South Korea–U.S.On Jan. 23, a project kickoff meeting for the performance enhancement of the Allied Korea Joint Command Control System (AKJCCS) was held at the Defense Convention Center in Yongsan, Seoul. The program is being overseen by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and led by Hanwha Systems, which won the contract in December.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff, the United States Forces Korea, the Combined Forces Command, and the ROK Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Command, to coordinate timelines, technical objectives, and interagency cooperation.

The AKJCCS upgrade represents a comprehensive redevelopment of the core system that commands and controls South Korea–U.S. combined operations across the Korean Peninsula. For the first time among Korea’s command-and-control platforms, the new AKJCCS will incorporate AI-driven situational analysis and automated decision-support capabilities. The architecture will also transition to cloud-based servers and adopt virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), enabling faster, more secure information sharing in modern allied operational environments.

Officials expect the enhanced system to significantly improve commanders’ and staff officers’ situational awareness and response speed by delivering integrated, real-time operational data optimized for joint and combined warfare.

The ROK military plans to field the upgraded AKJCCS by 2029, aligning with preparations for the transition of wartime operational control. Leveraging its accumulated expertise in command-and-control systems and defense ICT, Hanwha Systems is expected to play a central role in building a next-generation allied operations framework led by South Korea.

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