East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that four 230-ton Patrol Killer Medium Rocket (PKMR) patrol ships produced by HJ shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) were launched on May 12th. […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program
According to the Korea Herald newspaper, the UK Government and Babcock International, which led the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier design process, « are said to be actively engaging with their South Korean counterparts ». Babcock would […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea to invest $218 million to improve Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missiles
South Korea is planning a substantial investment of approximately $218 million for the development of the Hyunmoo-5, an advanced iteration of a domestically produced bunker-penetrating missile. This missile is intended for striking concealed subterranean enemy […]
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