Philippine Navy to Acquire 2nd Pohang-class Corvette from South Korea
It has become official that the Philippine Navy will acquire the former (now decommissioned) Pohang-class corvette ROKS Andong...
South Korea’s Poseidons May Be Called P-8K, Feature Some Local Systems
A well-informed source during ADEX 2021 confirmed on the condition of anonymity that the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy will procure 6 P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft...
South Korea’s CVX Aircraft Carrier Project Faces New Budget Cuts
South Korea's defense budget for the CVX light aircraft carrier project has been significantly decreased again.
Latest Details on ROK Marine Corps’ New KAAV-2 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
While Hanwha and the ROK Marine Corps did not display a mockup of the KAAV-2 (Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle-2) during ADEX 2021...
ROK Navy and MBDA in Talks Over Sea Venom Missile Procurement
European missile manufacturer MBDA showcased the Sea Venom anti-sip missile last month during ADEX 2021 in Seoul. The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy could still select the missile to equip its fleet of Wildcat helicopters.
South Korea’s HHI Wins New KDX III Batch II Destroyer Contract
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) won the construction contract for the second next-generation Aegis destroyer (also known as KDX III batch II).
ROK Navy Unveils New CVX Light Aircraft Carrier Video
Celebrating its 76th Anniversary this year, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy released on 8 November a new animated video of its light aircraft carrier project, also known as CVX.
Second KDX-I Destroyer Delivered to ROK Navy following PIP
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on October 22nd that the first-in-class KDX-I destroyer (DDH-1) Gwanggaeto the Great was delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy following a major upgrade.
ROK Navy Vessels to Sail the Bering Sea for the First Time
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s MIDCRU (midshipman cruise) Squadron left Jeju Naval Base on 22nd October for 67 days of sailing at sea. South Korean warships will, for the first time, sail near the Arctic.
South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) are officially in a strategic partnership to cooperate on the Korean light aircraft carrier project called CVX.