HHI Wins contract for Third KDX III Batch II Destroyer
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won the contract for the third Jeongjo the Great-class (KDX III Batch II) destroyer for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.
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HHI Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) today launched the lead ship of the KDX-III Batch-II AEGIS destroyer project for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy: ROKS Jeongjo the Great.
ROK Navy Names New KDX III Batch II Destroyer ‘Jeongjo the Great’
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy announced it will christen the first ship in the new KDX III Batch II class of destroyers as "ROKS Jeongjo the Great".
South Korea to Acquire SM-6 Missiles for KDX III Batch II Destroyers
The Republic of Korea (ROK) will acquire Raytheon’s Standard Missile (SM)-6 for its upcoming KDX III Batch II destroyers. Also known as RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM), the SM-6 can perform AAW, BMD and ASuW missions...
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).
South Korea’s HHI Lays Keel of New KDX III Batch II Destroyer For ROK Navy
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) on 5 October 2021 held a keel laying ceremony for the lead ship of the KDX-III Batch-II AEGIS destroyer project for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.
South Korea’s HHI Cut Steel of New KDX III Batch II Destroyer for ROK Navy
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries in mid-February started construction on the first KDX-III Batch-II AEGIS destroyer for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.
United States Approves Possible FMS Of Phalanx CIWS for Korea’s KDX III Batch II
The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of two Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). These will be fitted aboard the ROK Navy's first KDX III Batch II Destroyer.
South Korea’s Mid-Term Defense Procurement Plan Largely Unaffected by COVID-19 Crisis
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, South Korea's defense budget remains mostly unaffected. Budget reductions in the "2020-2024 mid-term defense acquisition plan" will be limited to programs deemed as "non essential" and to a limited number of foreign procurement programs.
MADEX 2019: HHI secures deal for KDX-III Batch II destroyer initial production
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced on October 10 it has signed a US$565 million contract with the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the first of three Gwanggaeto-III Batch II (KDX-III Batch II) destroyers for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy).