South Korea’s DSME to Design Arsenal Ship for ROK Navy
The ROK Navy announced the selection of South Korean shipbuilder DSME for the concept design of an "Arsenal Ship" known locally as the "Joint Firepower Ship".
14 Apr 2023
The ROK Navy announced the selection of South Korean shipbuilder DSME for the concept design of an "Arsenal Ship" known locally as the "Joint Firepower Ship".
10 Apr 2023
South Korea’s HHI (Hyundai Heavy Industries) launched ROKS Chungnam (FFG-828), the first of six Chungnam-class FFX Batch III frigate to the Republic of Korea Navy. This event took place at HHI’s Ulsan shipyard on April 10th, 2023.
02 Mar 2023
South Korea's DSME delivered ROKS Pohang (FFG-825), the sixth Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate, to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy).
30 Dec 2022
South Korean company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is in discussion with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy regarding the development of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) for combat roles.
25 Nov 2022
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Heavy Industries announced a new contract on November 24, 2022, to build four PKX-B Batch-II fast attack craft (FAC) for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.
23 Nov 2022
LIG Nex1 will work with the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology, Planning, and Advancement (KRIT) to incorporate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the combat systems of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s new submarines.
31 Oct 2022
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy announced last week that it will undergo a major reorganization which will see one of its three numbered fleets be replaced with a “Maritime Unmanned Forces Command.”
06 Oct 2022
Ships from the U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 6...
30 Sep 2022
The U.S. Navy, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a tri-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise...
26 Sep 2022
LIG Nex1 showcased its concept design for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s Naval Electronic Warfare-II program at DX Korea 2022...