Tag: Republic of Korea Navy
South Korea’s HHI lands contract for second ROK Navy KDX-III Batch...
The South Korean defense procurement agency (DAPA) has awarded Hyundai Heavy Industries a contract worth 636.3 billion won (approx. $539.7M) for the...
South Korea launches frigate named after torpedoed ROKS Cheonan
The original ROKS Cheonan was sunk by a North Korean torpedo in 2010.
South Korea to develop indigenous close-in weapon system
The South Korean defense procurement agency (DAPA) announced plans to launch a project that would develop a homegrown close-in weapon system (CIWS)...
Second South Korean KDX-I destroyer completes capability upgrade
The Republic of Korea Navy has taken delivery of its second upgraded KDX-I destroyer, the ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDG 971).
DSME launches South Korea’s next-gen submarine rescue ship Ganghwado
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the new ASR-II submarine rescue ship for the Republic of Korea Navy in a ceremony...
Hyundai Heavy launches South Korea’s 3rd KSS-III sub Shin Chae-ho
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the third KSS-III submarine for the Republic of Korea Navy in a ceremony on September 28.
South Korea launches sixth FFX II frigate Pohang
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy's sixth FFX II frigate at its...
South Korea test launches ballistic missile from submerged submarine
South Korea has become the first country in the world to demonstrate an SLBM launch from a conventionally-powered submarine.
South Korea commissions first SLBM capable KSS III sub Dosan Ahn...
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has commissioned its first KSS-III diesel-electric submarine, a locally-developed and built vessel capable of deploying submarine-launched...
South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado
ROKS Marado is set to deploy later this year with improved radars, Haegung K-SAAM missiles, and the capability to operate two V-22 Ospreys.
