The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s transition toward a MUM-T fleet is becoming increasingly defined, with shipbuilders and aerospace firms unveiling platforms and systems to
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the KSS-II (Type 214) mid-life upgrade (MLU) program by the Republic
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean showcased new destroyers and export frigates designs at MADEX 2025. By Eunhyuk Cha and Xavier Vavasseur At MADEX 2025, Hanwha
LIG Nex1 Completes Construction of CIWS-II Assembly and Test Facilities Optimized for Development and Mass Production at Gumi. LIG Nex1 press release – translation by
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) successfully conducted the first test flight of its Mine Countermeasure Helicopter (MCH) prototype on June 16, with the achievement officially announced
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant has successfully launched the second ship of the Chungnam-class (FFX Batch-III) for the ROK Navy, ROKS Gyeongbuk, at its Goseong
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has successfully completed the overhaul of the Republic of Korea Navy diesel-electric submarine ROKS Yun Bong-gil 35 days ahead
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries unveiled the new HCX-23 Plus drone carrier concept design at MADEX 2025. At MADEX 2025, HD HHI organized its booth into
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the first of six OPVs ordered by the Philippines in 2022. Named Rajah Sulayman after a national hero, the vessel will be delivered in March 2026, with the remaining ships delivered by 2028.
At MADEX 2025, Hanwha Systems unveiled a range of AI-powered naval technologies that should assist the Republic of Korea Navy in tackling its future challenges.
