S. Korea displays deterrence might
SOUTH Korea’s armed forces put on a display of its military might in a massive military parade to mark its 76th Armed Forces Day on October 1. On this occasion, … Read More
Tag: Republic of Korea Navy
South Korea to receive MH-60R Seahawks in December
LOCKHEED Martin is expected to hand over the first batch of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) by end of this year in December. South … Read More
South Korea completes P-8A Poseidon fleet
THE Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has completed the acquisition of six Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) on July 4. At a delivery ceremony at Pohang’s Naval Air … Read More
South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidons
South Korea has received the first batch of P-8A Posidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) ordered from Boeing. Ordered for use by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), the three P-8As … Read More
Hanwha Ocean Begins Construction of Submarine
Hanwha Oean has begun constructing South Korea’s third and final 3,600-tonne, diesel-electric Changbogo-III Batch-II-class submarine. According to the country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the delivery schedule of the vessel … Read More
Hanwha Ocean Selected For South Korea Submarine Programme
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has been selected by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to build one 3,600-tonne submarine in a USD845 million deal, according to the country’s Defense … Read More
BAE Systems Secures Major Mine Neutraliser Contract with Korea Aerospace Industries
Global UK-based conglomerate, BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt a new mine disposal system using Archerfish for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), as part of the development of the … Read More
South Korea Launches Next-Generation Submarine Rescue Ship
SEOUL: The Republic of Korea Navy launched its latest next-generation submarine rescue ship (ASR) ROKS Ganghwado on Oct 7, 2021 in an official ceremony at Okpo shipyard, Geoje Island. Built … Read More
DSME to Build RoK Navy’s Second KSS-III Batch II Submarine
SEOUL: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won a KRW985.7 billion ($845.5 million) contract to build the second vessel for the second batch of KSS-III diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) … Read More
Fincantieri to Support Daewoo in New Korean Aircraft Carriers Design
SEOUL/TRIESTE: Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to support the conceptual design of the new class of aircraft carriers CVX for the … Read More