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South Korean Navy Takes Delivery Of First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate

February 28, 2018 @ 03:25 PM

The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has officially taken delivery of the first of eight Daegu-class frigates, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. and powered by Rolls-Royce, in a ceremony on Tuesday
South Korea’s Navy To Start Operating New Stealth Submarine In May

January 19, 2018 @ 08:08 AM

South Korea's Navy will receive seventh Son Won II-class (Type 214) diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, on Friday that is capable of operating underwater for more than 10 days. The Hong Beom-do, is the world's top-level diesel sub that can handle more than 300 underwater targets at the same time and operate underwater for over 10 days without surfacing, Yonhap reports citing the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
Philippine Navy To Get Israeli Spike ER Missiles, AW-159 Anti-submarine Helicopters In

January 2, 2018 @ 11:42 AM

The Philippine Navy will receive three Israeli-built Spike ER (extended range) missile systems and two brand-new AgustaWestland AW-159 “Wildcat” anti-submarine helicopters this year. Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong was quoted as saying by
South Korea’s Latest Warship is ‘No Jeok’

November 3, 2017 @ 11:12 AM

South Korean Navys latest warship, the landing ship built under the LST-II program was launched on Thursday and named as ‘No Jeok Bong. The 4,900-ton Cheon Wang Bong-class ship has two helipads and can accommodate choppers, mechanized landing craft, amphibious assault vehicles and more than 300 troops
Keven Hughes to Supply SharpEye Radar For Philippines Navy’s Frigates

October 23, 2017 @ 06:02 PM

Kelvin Hughes is to supply Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) two SharpEye navigation radars along with multifunction bridge radar displays for the Philippine Navys Frigate Acquisition Project (FAP). The Philippine Navy FAP was awarded to HHI in October 2016 to build two 2,600 ton frigates for hand over starting in 2020
Saab Communications System To Equip NZ Navy’s New Maritime Sustainment Capability Vessel...

October 2, 2017 @ 02:01 PM

Saab has signed a contract to provide a complete communications system on board the Royal New Zealand Navys future fleet replenishment vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa. The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has selected Saab to equip its new Maritime Sustainment Capability vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa
Hyundai, HSL to Build Fleet Support Ships for Indian Navy

September 14, 2017 @ 09:16 AM

South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries and Indian Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) will build fleet support ships for the Indian Navy in both the nations. The agreement is expected to be inked in mid-2018
Hyundai Stops China Car Production As Sales Fall Over THAAD Missile Row

August 30, 2017 @ 07:07 AM

Hyundai has stopped auto production at its four factories in China as tensions between South Korea and Being rose over US deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system. All four of its factories that have been in operation in China had stopped manufacturing vehicles as of Tuesday after a local parts supplier refused to supply components when Hyundai delayed payment
South Korean Navy To Receive Cheonjabong Landing Ship This Week

August 1, 2017 @ 06:04 PM

South Korean next-generation landing ship Cheonjabong, capable of transporting more troops and military hardware than existing vessels, will be supplied to the Navy this week Monday. The Cheonjabong, which will be delivered Tuesday, is the Navy's second LST-II ship acquired under the next-generation landing ship project that calls for building a total of four such ships by 2018,
South Korea Starts Construction Of Third Jangbogo-III Project Submarine

June 30, 2017 @ 12:20 PM

South Korea will start the construction of the third 3,000-ton submarine for the Navy. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration said Friday a steel-cutting ceremony for the third submarine in the Jangbogo-III project will be held at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, some 414 kilometers southeast of Seoul, later in the day, Yonhap reported

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