South Korea’s KSS-III Batch 2 Submarine to Feature both AIP and Li-Ion Batteries
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is currently building the third submarine of the KSS-III Batch 1 project...
MADEX 2021: Hanwha Systems Unveils New Combat System for FFX Batch III
At MADEX 2021, the naval defense show held last week in South Korea, Hanwha Systems unveiled its planned Integrated Combat System for the FFX Batch-III (also known as FFX III or Ulsan-class) frigates.
MADEX 2021: LIG Nex1 Unveils its CIWS-II for ROK Navy
Korean company LIG Nex1 unveiled its CIWS-II (close-in weapon system) design during MADEX 2021 naval defense exhibition currently held in Busan. LIG Nex1 is specialized in localized naval assets including sonars, sensors, missiles, and other assets for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
MADEX 2021: Update on ROK Navy’s KDX-II Performance Improvement Project
During MADEX 2021, the naval defense show currently held in Busan, South Korea, Naval News learned the latest on the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy KDX-II destroyer Performance Improvement Project (PIP). The ROK Navy has six Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyers in its fleet. There were commissioned between 2003 and 2008.
MADEX 2021: DSME Unveils its CVX Light Aircraft Carrier Design
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd (DSME) revealed its planned light aircraft carrier, called CVX, which reportedly meets operational needs for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) during MADEX in Busan, on June 9th, 2021.
New Camouflage Uniform for the Republic of Korea Navy
The Republic of Korea Navy officially confirmed to the South Korean media that it finished supplying newly designed camouflage uniforms and boots for duties on board combat ships.