South Korea Approves New FFX Batch-IV Frigate Program
South Korea’s DAPA has approved the launch of the FFX Batch-IV frigate program for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.
South Korea Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development
South Korea approved the development of a new ship-launched ballistic missile program known as "Ship-to-surface Ballistic Missile" (함대지탄도유도탄)...
South Korea begins construction of third KSS-III Batch-II submarine
South Korea's DAPA and Hanwha Ocean started construction of the third and final KSS-III Batch-II submarine.
South Korea launches development of ship-based UAV
South Korea launched the development of UAVs to be based on ROK Navy ships. The UAVs will also be tasked with reconnaissance and surveillance of northwestern islands.
ROK Navy Succeeds in SM-2 Missile Test in Home Waters
On December 1st, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy successfully completed its first live-fire training with a SM-2 surface to air guided missile in the Donghae (East Sea / Sea of Japan).
LIG Nex1 successfully develops Conformal Bow Sonar for Submarines
South Korea's LIG Nex1 has completed the technical task as the "Conformal Array Sonar Technology Development Program for Submarines".
South Korea to upgrade KDX-III Batch-I Ships to operate SM-3 and SM-6
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy is set to upgrade its in-service Sejong the Great-class AEGIS destroyers (also known as KDX-III Batch-I) with new missiles, combat management system and datalink.
South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Aegis Destroyer Started Sea Trials
South Korea's new Aegis destroyer (KDX III Batch II), ROKS Jeongjo the Great, started sea trials, according to an official DAPA video.
South Korea’s New Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile will have multi-role capabilities
South Korea's New supersonic anti-ship missile will have multi-role capabilities, including land attack.