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ROK Navy
January 28, 2020
What Are the Implications of South Korea’s Decision to Send a Naval Unit to the Strait of Hormuz?
By Hae Won Jeong
The U.S. and the Gulf states welcome the decision; Iran is vexed; and Korean public opinion remains polarized.
August 08, 2019
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.
June 18, 2019
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.
May 22, 2019
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.
January 12, 2019
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
By Sukjoon Yoon
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
September 14, 2018
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.
November 14, 2017
South Korea Seeks $400 Million ‘Offset’ in Sub-Killer Helicopter Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea seeks technology transfers or other benefits from a foreign supplier for the supply of 12 anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
November 08, 2017
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.
July 07, 2017
ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last four AW 159 anti-submarine warfare helicopters have joined the Republic of Korea Navy.
January 27, 2017
South Korea to Buy 12 Sub Killer Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul will field 12 additional maritime patrol helicopters by 2022 to counter North Korean submarines.
September 02, 2016
South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
June 15, 2016
South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.
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