Analysts assessing the potential threat posed by North Korea have long focused upon the Hermit Kingdom’s vast army. However, recent trial launches of short-range ballis ..
Tag: South Korean Navy
The Philippine Navy recently commissioned a landing craft utility (LCU) vessel into service. Named after a local indigenous tribe, BRP Mamanwa was originally built as a M ..
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the seventh vessel to be built under the Daegu-class frigates slated for the South Korean Navy. As with its sisters, the futur ..
South Korean Navy officials have confirmed the discovery of a number of defects that will place three of the service’s diesel-electric submarines out of action for ..
The South Korean Navy has formally welcomed its fourth Yangyang-class minesweeper into service. Named after a county in South Gyeongsang province, ROKS Namhae measures 59 ..
The South Korean Navy formally welcomed its newest frigate into service in a ceremony on Wednesday, November 10. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the 122- by 14-m ..
The Peruvian government recently took delivery of a corvette that had originally served with the South Korean Navy. Ex-ROKS Suncheon is a Pohang-class corvette that was o ..
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been awarded a contract by South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the construction of the fifth Sejo ..
The operational responsibilities of Seoul’s Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) include countering maritime incursions from North Korea’s navy, safeguarding sea lines o ..
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