South Korea’s DAPA has approved development for the Ship-to-Ship Missile-II, a stealth, turbofan-powered AShM designed to double the ROK Navy’s strike range.
South Korea’s MND has issued a legislative notice for a special act establishing the legal framework, acquisition process, and nuclear-safety standards for the Jangbogo-N nuclear-powered attack submarine program.
In a historic move that could end an 80-year ban on foreign warship construction, the U.S. Navy has officially issued two Requests for Information (RFIs)
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) conducted a bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) west of Japan’s Goto
The United States may be on the verge of an unprecedented step: procuring major naval vessels from allied shipbuilders in Japan and South Korea to
On Tuesday, May 26, South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense announced the “Basic Plan for the Development of the Republic of Korea Nuclear-Powered Submarine.” Republic
On May 7, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy commissioned BAE Jambelí (MP-56), formerly Korean Coast Guard vessel KCG-3001 and lead ship of the Tae Pyung Yang-class.
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant launched ROKS Jeju, the fourth FFX Batch-III frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy, at its Goseong shipyard. SK Oceanplant
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, widely regarded as the cornerstone of Korea’s defense shipbuilding industry, has successfully secured its first contract in the U.S. Navy’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market.
The ROK Marine Corps has launched its first-ever Fast Assault Craft, marking a historic milestone since the service’s establishment. Designed and built domestically, the new
