South Korea's Defense Project Commission Committee (DPCC) has approved the Future Frigate eXperimental (FFX) Batch-IV program. The Korean government will invest KRW 3.51 trillion from 2023 to 2032 for the delivery of six ships.
LIG Nex1 has received the highest score in the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s preliminary evaluation process for its close-in weapon system (CIWS)-II program, according to the Seoul Economic Daily. This makes it likely that LIG Nex1 will be designated as the preferred bidder for the program.
DSME is pitching its DSME 3000, to India for the country’s Project 75I-class (P75I) programme.
Hanwha Systems unveiled its design for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s new CWIS-II program at MADEX 2021. It claims that the new design will provide a marked improvement over past systems.
Aron and Sonartech have teamed up to produce an anti-submarine warfare variant of the Aron M80. In an interview with Naval News, Vice-president of Aron, Young-yun Jun, explained the capabilities of this new aircraft.
Sensorpia produces many of the vital sensor technologies that are utilized by major South Korean companies, such as LIG Nex1, and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). Naval News interviewed Dr Derac Son, the CEO, at MADEX 2021.
A new design for CVX, South Korea’s light aircraft carrier program, was revealed by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) at MADEX 2021...
Not much is yet known about South Korea’s arsenal ship program. During MADEX 2021, the naval defense show which kicked off today in Busan, South Korea, Naval News could not find any official depictions of the ship in the Republic of Korean Navy (ROKN) booth which is almost fully dedicated to the CVX light aircraft carrier project...
At MADEX 2021, the naval defense show which kicked off today in Busan, South Korea, local shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) unveiled the HCX-21. This trimaran vessel is being proposed in Navy and Coast Guard variants.
The booth for CV eXperimental (CVX), the project name for South Korea’s first aircraft carrier, ...
