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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.
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