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Republic of Korea Navy
Why South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Makes Sense
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
Critics argue the carrier is a costly distraction, too vulnerable to be useful. They’re wrong.
Why Did South Korea Decide to Build Aircraft Carriers?
By Robert Farley
The ships will form the core of a well-balanced fleet.
South Korea’s Navy Receives Third Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel Electric Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean ship maker delivered a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub to the Navy on November 1.
US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the South Korean Navy.
South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s newest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy by 2020.
South Korea’s Navy Receives Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean shipbuilder handed over to the Navy a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub earlier this week.
South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean defense ministry has kicked off a bid for the country’s second batch of anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
US State Department Approves Sale of 94 SM-2 Block IIIB Missiles to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated cost for the missile sale is $314 million.
South Korea Approves Construction of New Destroyers and Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean government has approved the construction of three new guided missile destroyers and three diesel-electric attack submarines.
South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine domestically built 3,000-ton diesel-electric air independent propulsion subs was launched on September 14.
US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the six P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is estimated at $2.1 billion.
South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine locally built 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack subs will reportedly be launched next month.
South Korea Opts for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Surveillance Aircraft in $1.7 Billion Deal
By Ankit Panda
The P-8s will replace South Korea's aging fleet of P-3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft.
Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The leaders have reportedly discussed the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines during their recent summit.
US, ROK, Japan Navies Conduct First Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The three navies will conduct a trilateral antisubmarine warfare exercise off the Korean Peninsula April 4-6.
ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship will be commissioned by the end of 2018.
South Korea Targets New Submarine Launch in April 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Seoul will unveil its seventh Type 214 KSS-2 class diesel electric submarine.
ROK Navy Launches New Guided-Missile Frigate to Deter North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul continues to modernize its naval capabilities.
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