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MADEX 2021: LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems showcase competing designs for RoKN s CIWS-II programme
by Dae Young Kim & Gabriel Dominguez
South Korean companies LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Systems have showcased models of the close-in weapon systems (CIWSs) each of them is proposing to meet the Republic of Korea Navy s (RoKN s) ‘CIWS-II requirement.
Under the programme the RoKN aims to acquire a locally developed CIWS for use on its future warships, including the service s light aircraft carrier, KDDX guided-missile destroyers, and FFX-III-class guided-missile frigates.
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understands that South Korea is aiming to complete development of the system by December 2030 for about KRW320 billion (USD287 million), with Seoul formally opening the bidding process for the project in May.
MADEX 2021: DSME, HHI display competing carrier designs for RoKN s CVX project
09 June 2021
by Gabriel Dominguez & Dae Young Kim
South Korean companies Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) displayed competing designs for the Republic of Korea Navy s (RoKN s) light aircraft carrier programme during the 9–12 June International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition 2021 (MADEX 2021) in Busan.
DSME showcased a 1:125 scale model of its proposal for the RoKN s ‘CV eXperimental (CVX) project that features a twin-island arrangement but no ‘ski jump ramp. The model displayed reflects the design that has been seen in promotional material released by the RoKN since January.
South Korea awards contract for series production of indigenous coastal surveillance radar
14 May 2021
by Gabriel Dominguez & Dae Young Kim
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a KRW164 billion (USD145.4 million) contract to defence systems company LIG Nex1 for the mass production of the indigenously developed Maritime Surveillance Radar-II.
South Korean company LIG Nex1 has been awarded a KRW164 billion (USD145.4 million) contract to mass-produce the indigenously developed Maritime Surveillance Radar-II for use by the RoKN. (DAPA)
The agency announced in a 14 May statement that the coastal surveillance radar will be deployed by the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) along the South Korean coastline as well as on islands to cover “all sea areas”. The system features “improved detection capabilities” and increased resolution providing more accurate direction and distance determination of ships and aircraft than the ageing coastal radars
DSME launches fifth Daegu-class frigate for South Korean navy
03 May 2021
by Gabriel Dominguez & Dae Young Kim
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the fifth of eight Daegu (FFX-II)-class guided-missile frigates on order for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).
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Daejeon (with pennant number 823), the 122.1 m-long warship entered the water during a ceremony held on 3 May at DSME’s Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island, and is expected to be handed over to the service in late 2022 following a series of trials, according to an RoKN statement.
Daejeon is one of four frigates of the class ordered from DSME. The first two – ROKS