ROKN News

RoKN Orders Arsenal Ship Next-Generation to DSME
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.

ROKN Decommissions Six Vessels
Navy / Maritime

ROKN Decommissions Six Vessels

The Republic of Korean Navy (ROKN) decommissioned several warships on December 30 2022.

Korea Develops Naval Airborne Mine Warfare System
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.

The Philippines Puts First Two Acero-class FAIC Into Service
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.

ROK launches first new KDX III Batch II AEGIS guided missile destroyer
Navy / Maritime

ROK launches first new 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.

ROK Establishes ASW Naval Air Command
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.

 The Philippines May Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette From Korea
Navy / Maritime

The Philippines May Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette From Korea

The Philippine Navy (PN) has begun negotiations with the Republic of Korea (ROK)to acquire a second decommissioned Pohang-class corvette.