Hanwha, Hyundai to Compete for South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program Contract
South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer program contract.
South Korean Navy Receives 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer
South Korea's Navy has taken delivery of its 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer lead ship from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
US, South Korea Complete ‘Silent Shark’ Anti-Submarine Exercise
The US and South Korea have completed the “Silent Shark” anti-submarine warfare exercise near Guam amid increasing tensions with North Korea.
RIMPAC 2022 Maritime Exercises Come to a Close
The US Navy has concluded the RIMPAC 2022 exercise, held around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer
The South Korean Navy announced on Thursday that it has launched a new 8,200-ton destroyer equipped with state-of-the-art systems.
LIG Nex1, Thales Sign Naval Weapon Systems Pact
LIG Nex1 and Thales Netherlands have signed a memorandum for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations of ship-installed weapon systems.
South Korean Navy’s ‘Submarine Killer’ Command Now Operational
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) established the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in their new Naval Air Command.
Boeing Rolls Out First P-8A for South Korea, to Be Delivered Next Year
Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing has rolled out the first P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft for South Korea.
Six Nations Start Indo-Pacific Sea Exercise for Anti-Submarine Warfare
Two US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft join Australia, Canada, India, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and South Korea to begin multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 22.
Indra to Equip South Korea’s KSS III Sub With Electronic Combat System
Indra has signed a contract to equip the South Korean navy’s first KSS III Batch II submarine with its Pegaso electronic defense system.
UK Carrier Strike Group, S. Korea Conduct Joint F-35 Exercises
The British Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group recently completed joint exercises with the Republic of Korea.
South Korea Approves $3.07 Billion Frigate Program
The South Korean government has approved a $3.07 billion program to build six advanced frigates.
Two South Korean Shipbuilders Team Up to Develop Light Aircraft Carrier
Two South Korean shipbuilding companies are teaming up in a bid to design and construct a light aircraft carrier for the country’s navy.
South Korea Navy Receives First Indigenous 3,000-Ton Submarine
The South Korean Navy received its first-ever locally-built 3,000-ton class submarine capable of firing submarine-to-ground missiles.
South Korean Navy Upgrades to New Fire-Resistant Uniform
The Republic of Korea Navy has ordered the decades-old camouflage uniforms and boots worn by personnel onboard combat ships be replaced.
US approves $72 million sale of Mk 54 torpedoes to South Korea
The US approved a possible $72 million sale of MK-54 lightweight torpedoes to South Korea for its P-8 Poseidon aircraft
South Korea cleared for $800 million MH-60R Seahawk helicopters purchase
The US State Department approved the sale to South Korea of 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters at an estimated cost of $800 million
Australia, Japan, South Korea and US kick off inaugural Pacific Vanguard naval exercise near Guam
The US, Japan, South Korea and Australia have kicked off "first-of-its-kind" Pacific Vanguard naval drills near Guam
