ROK Launches Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels with MLRS
ROK Navy has launched four PKX-B Batch-II patrol vessels armed with Biryong 130 mm MLRS firing GNSS/INS guided artillery rockets against infiltrations.
ROKN News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
HHI Delivers First KDX-III Batch II Destroyer to ROKN
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has received the first KDX-III Batch II destroyer, ROKS Jeongjo the Great, with increased indigenous products.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Mojave STOL UCAV Takes off From ROKS Dokdo LPH
Following the take-off/landing test from HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, Mojave took off from ROKN's Dokdo LPH (LPH-6111).
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
RoKN Orders Arsenal Ship Next-Generation to DSME
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has reportedly selected Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to design the Arsenal Ship Next-Generation.
Navy / Maritime
ROKN Decommissions Six Vessels
The Republic of Korean Navy (ROKN) decommissioned several warships on December 30 2022.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Korea Develops Naval Airborne Mine Warfare System
DAPA has signed a contract with KAI to research and develop efforts for airborne mine countermeasures systems.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines Puts First Two Acero-class FAIC Into Service
The Philippine Navy has formally brought the first two Acero-Class Fast Attack Interdiction Crafts (FAIC) into service with the ceremonies held in Manila.
Navy / Maritime
ROK’s carrier project is delayed, no funding in the budget
ROKN’s desire to have an aircraft carrier seems to have been delayed. The multi-billion project, CVX, has not been included in the allocation of defence budget.
Navy / Maritime
ROK Launches KDX III Batch II AEGIS Guided Missile Destroyer
ROK shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the first KDX III Batch II AEGIS-equipped guided missile destroyer on 28 July 2022.
Navy / Maritime
ROK Establishes ASW Naval Air Command
On July 15, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) announced the formation of the Naval Air Command to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines to Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette
The Philippine Navy (PN) has begun negotiations with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy to acquire another decommissioned second hand Pohang-class corvette.
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