South Korean Navy

Jan- 2025 -

22 January

Sea

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

South Korea’s Second-Gen KDX Destroyers to Receive Combat System Upgrade

South Korea has revealed a combat system upgrade for its second-generation Korean Destroyer eXperiment (KDX-II) ships to sustain maritime security across the nation’s sea lines of communication.

Dec- 2024 -

18 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

S. Korea to Hold Military Drill on Countering N. Korean Drones

The South Korean military is set to hold a joint air defense exercise focused on countering North Korean drone threats.

2 December

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

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.

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

S. Korea Navy Demos First Gray Eagle Drone Ship-to-Shore Flight

For the first time, a General Atomics Gray Eagle drone has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship and landed at a ground base.

Oct- 2024 -

15 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

South Korea to Deploy Domestic Infrared Smoke Canisters in 2025

South Korea’s military will deploy domestic infrared-shielding smoke canisters by 2025, as part of a 7.5-billion-won ($5.5 million) deal.

Apr- 2024 -

24 April

Technology

Joe Saballa

S. Korean Military to Ban iPhones, Smartwatches Over Security Concerns

South Korea will prohibit the use of iPhones and smart wearable devices inside military buildings due to increasing security concerns.

Feb- 2024 -

1 February

Sea

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083), a Jangbogo-III class submarine, is seen floating half-submerged in deep blue waters. The ship is painted black. A South Korean flag is seen hoisted up on a pole on top of the submarine's sail.

Juster Domingo

Babcock to Equip S. Korean Jangbogo-III Submarine With Weapons System

Defense firm Babcock has signed a contract to manufacture and install advanced capabilities for South Korea's Jangbogo-III class submarines.

Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Sea

Joe Saballa

South Korea to Develop AI-Based Naval Mine Detection System

South Korea’s Hanwha Systems is looking to enhance the country’s naval mine detection capability by developing a new system that leverages artificial intelligence.

4 December

Asia Pacific