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Republic of Korea Navy
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.
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US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea
September 14, 2018
US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea
The total contract value for the six P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is estimated at $2.1 billion.
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US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea
South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
August 23, 2018
South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
The first of nine locally built 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack subs will reportedly be launched next month.
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South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
South Korea Opts for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Surveillance Aircraft in $1.7 Billion Deal
June 26, 2018
South Korea Opts for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Surveillance Aircraft in $1.7 Billion Deal
The P-8s will replace South Korea's aging fleet of P-3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft.
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South Korea Opts for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Surveillance Aircraft in $1.7 Billion Deal
Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
November 08, 2017
Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
The leaders have reportedly discussed the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines during their recent summit.
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Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
US, ROK, Japan Navies Conduct First Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
April 05, 2017
US, ROK, Japan Navies Conduct First Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
The three navies will conduct a trilateral antisubmarine warfare exercise off the Korean Peninsula April 4-6.
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US, ROK, Japan Navies Conduct First Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
June 09, 2016
ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
The new ship will be commissioned by the end of 2018.
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ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
South Korea Targets New Submarine Launch in April 2016
March 01, 2016
South Korea Targets New Submarine Launch in April 2016
Seoul will unveil its seventh Type 214 KSS-2 class diesel electric submarine.
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South Korea Targets New Submarine Launch in April 2016
ROK Navy Launches New Guided-Missile Frigate to Deter North Korea
August 14, 2015
ROK Navy Launches New Guided-Missile Frigate to Deter North Korea
Seoul continues to modernize its naval capabilities.
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ROK Navy Launches New Guided-Missile Frigate to Deter North Korea
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February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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