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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.
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South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
June 18, 2019
South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
South Korea’s newest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy by 2020.
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South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
May 22, 2019
South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
The South Korean defense ministry has kicked off a bid for the country’s second batch of anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
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South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
January 12, 2019
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
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Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
September 14, 2018
South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
The first of nine domestically built 3,000-ton diesel-electric air independent propulsion subs was launched on September 14.
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South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
South Korea Seeks $400 Million ‘Offset’ in Sub-Killer Helicopter Deal
November 14, 2017
South Korea Seeks $400 Million ‘Offset’ in Sub-Killer Helicopter Deal
South Korea seeks technology transfers or other benefits from a foreign supplier for the supply of 12 anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
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South Korea Seeks $400 Million ‘Offset’ in Sub-Killer Helicopter 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?
ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
July 07, 2017
ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
The last four AW 159 anti-submarine warfare helicopters have joined the Republic of Korea Navy.
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ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
South Korea to Buy 12 Sub Killer Helicopters
January 27, 2017
South Korea to Buy 12 Sub Killer Helicopters
Seoul will field 12 additional maritime patrol helicopters by 2022 to counter North Korean submarines.
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South Korea to Buy 12 Sub Killer Helicopters
South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
September 02, 2016
South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters
June 15, 2016
South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.
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South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters
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 Launches New Stealth Submarine
April 07, 2016
South Korea Launches New Stealth Submarine
The Republic of Korea Navy’s seventh diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine was launched this week.
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South Korea Launches New Stealth Submarine
South Korea To Receive ‘New’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
September 15, 2015
South Korea To Receive ‘New’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
Seoul is moving ahead with plans to purchase refurbished Viking S-3 planes.
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South Korea To Receive ‘New’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
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
Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
July 22, 2015
Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
European military hardware is becoming more popular on the Korean peninsula.
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Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
US and South Korea Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
June 12, 2015
US and South Korea Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
The biennially held 'Silent Shark 2015' naval exercise is taking place from June 8-12 in the Philippine Sea.
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US and South Korea Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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