South Korean Navy

[Ananda]

Day 2 of Korean MADEX in Busan.
Showing Belhara or Zumwalt style hulls in KDDX from Hyundai.
Also their version of LPH call LPX2 which shown progressive development of Dokdo with skyjump for F-35B

So far no mention on potential CATOBAR carrier. This is so far seems confirm with ROK media on what they are looking so far still with SVTOL capabilities on their Dokdo development.

 

[ngatimozart]

Xaviers article on the Hyundai Combatant eXperimental 2019 (HCX-19). It's quite an interesting concept.

MADEX 2019: HHI Unveils HCX-19 Concept Ship - Naval News

 

[Hazdog]

Can someone please inform me of how the Sejong the Great class ships are performing?

- I've been unable to find much information on these ships.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Xaviers article on the Hyundai Combatant eXperimental 2019 (HCX-19). It's quite an interesting concept.

MADEX 2019: HHI Unveils HCX-19 Concept Ship - Naval News

Remarkable that the model is equipped with the Oerlikon Millenium, until now Korea's vessels are armed with the Goalkeeper or Phalanx.

 

[Ananda]

Can someone please inform me of how the Sejong the Great class ships are performing?

- I've been unable to find much information on these ships.

유용원의 군사세계

Sometimes I went to this site for ROK military equipment. Perhaps you can find more info there.

 

[Ananda]

Xavier Naval News 3rd day edition of MADEX. Focus on LIG (part of LG group) products of Guided Rockets, SSM, SAM, Guided Torpedoes and decoys, VLS modules and Electronics-Sensors.

ROKN already used their indigenous VLS combine with MK41. In fact Korean already offering their VLS to export market, as cheaper alternative from US MK41 or Euro Sylver VLS system.

 

[John Fedup]

A short piece on SK’s future destroyer discussing its IEP system selection. A revised version of the T-45 system using GE turbines. Would like to see a joint CAN/AUS/UK future 10,000+ ton destroyer with MT30s in an IEP configuration for laser and rail guns.

GE, Hanwha Aerospace: Electric propulsion for ROKN's KDDX destroyers - Naval Today

GE’s Power Conversion business and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby the parties will work together to bring electric propulsion solutions for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s new, six-ship KDDX destroyer program. As explained, the MOU creates Hanwha...

mobile.navaltoday.com

 

[Ananda]

[현장취재] LIG넥스원 KDDX 전투체계 및 통합마스트, 전투지휘실 세부내용 첫 공개!

동영상 링크 : https://tv.naver.com/v/14936436 “미국도 실패했지만 X밴드와 S밴드 레이더를 사실상 세계에서 처음으......

bemil.chosun.com

From Bemil Chosun on LIG integrated mast for KDDX. LIG claim this mast is the first that manage to combine X band and S band radars in one mast.
KDDX is the next replacement for current KDX II.

 

[John Fedup]

Naval news has an article on the light carrier planned for the SK navy. The F-35B certainly has expanded the market for countries wanting a naval aviation capability.

ROK Navy's LPX-II Will Be an F-35B Light Aircraft Carrier - Not an LHD - Naval News

South Korea’s 2021-2025 defense blueprint which was revealed yesterday provides some fresh details on the plans to develop an aircraft carrier capability for the Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy: The LPX-II project will be a dedicated light aircraft carrier for F-35B, it will not be an amphibious...

www.navalnews.com

 

[Ananda]

Wonder which one more being a push for this LPX-II, the Chinese carriers, Kim Jong Un Missile Subs, or Japanese decision to convert Izumo and Kaga as VTOL carriers.

 

[John Fedup]

The fear of NK is one reason and the continued bad will between SK and Japan is likely as significant. China, not so much and besides SK seems to get along with China more so than with the other two nations.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

So in fact this is the KDX-IV class. Anyway, its not yet clear which company has won, HHI or DSME, only that the KDX-IV will be smaller and lighter than KDX-III, and that construction is planned to start in 2024.

HHI and DSME Still in the Race for South Korea's Future KDDX Destroyers - Naval News

A media report from South Korea announced yesterday that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) had won the KDDX tender over Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME). Naval News can confirm that the tendering process is still ongoing.

www.navalnews.com

 

[ngatimozart]

So in fact this is the KDX-IV class. Anyway, its not yet clear which company has won, HHI or DSME, only that the KDX-IV will be smaller and lighter than KDX-III, and that construction is planned to start in 2024.

HHI and DSME Still in the Race for South Korea's Future KDDX Destroyers - Naval News

A media report from South Korea announced yesterday that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) had won the KDDX tender over Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME). Naval News can confirm that the tendering process is still ongoing.

www.navalnews.com

Yep definitely smaller than the Senjong the Great class which is 10,000 tonnes. The KDDX will only be about 8,000 tonnes.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Very similar to the I-Mast of Hollandse Signaalapparaten/Thales Nederland, but the specifications of this Korean system is unclear yet.

The South-Korean Navy has a long history with HSA, it delivered the PHS-32 hull-mounted sonar, STIR 180, STIR 240, DA-08, MW-08, SMART-L and the Goalkeeper for many Korean built vessels. So probably there was also some ToT.

Hanwha Systems selected as preferred bidder for KDDX combat system and multi-function radar

Hanwha Systems was selected on 16 September as the final preferred bidder to provide the combat system and multifunction radar for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer...

www.janes.com

 

[walter]

Very similar to the I-Mast of Hollandse Signaalapparaten/Thales Nederland, but the specifications of this Korean system is unclear yet.

The South-Korean Navy has a long history with HSA, it delivered the PHS-32 hull-mounted sonar, STIR 180, STIR 240, DA-08, MW-08, SMART-L and the Goalkeeper for many Korean built vessels. So probably there was also some ToT.

Hanwha Systems selected as preferred bidder for KDDX combat system and multi-function radar

Hanwha Systems was selected on 16 September as the final preferred bidder to provide the combat system and multifunction radar for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer...

www.janes.com

Well it is the Thales(or formerly known HSA)I-mast.

Hanwha Thales Unveiled the Integrated Mast System for the Future ROK N

Hanwha Thales Unveiled the Integrated Mast System for the Future ROK Navy FFX Batch III Frigate

www.navyrecognition.com

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

After LPX (Dokdo and Marado), South-Korea will design and construct an much bigger class of vessels. Looking to the image of this new design, it looks like it will become a nice ad capable design. Ananda and John Fedup already posted something about LPX-II, but sadly again not much data and specifications are released yet.

South Korean military aiming to speed up acquisition of light aircraft carrier

Amid the growing naval capabilities of neighbouring countries, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have requested that construction plans for the Republic of Korea...

www.janes.com

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Remarkable that for such a modern and large navy, this is the first ship specially made for training.

South Korean navy receives first dedicated training ship

The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) received on 20 October its first dedicated training ship, according to an announcement made the following day by South Korea’s Defense...

www.janes.com

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Imprrssive:
The South-Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) on December 10 announced it reached another milestone in the operational evaluation of the ROK Navy 1st KSS III submarine: ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083) broke the world record for the longest continuous operation among diesel submarines.

Also a good promotion for the export....

ROK Navy KSS III submarine program reaches another milestone - Naval News

The South-Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) on December 10 announced it reached another milestone in the operational evaluation of the ROK Navy 1st KSS III submarine: ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083) broke the world record for the longest continuous operation among diesel...

www.navalnews.com

 

[Ananda]

Also a good promotion for the export....

And some people in here (means Indonesia not this forum) still continue talking trash with DSME Submarine.

 

[Ananda]

The F-35B certainly has expanded the market for countries wanting a naval aviation capability

South Korea Officially Starts LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program - Naval News

On 30 December 2020, details for South Korea's LPX-II light aircraft carrier were finalized and the necessary budget was officially allocated in the 2020~2024 Mid-Term Defense Plan (국방중기계획).

www.navalnews.com

Following @John Fedup post in August, Further rendering of LPX II in Naval News. Now showing two islands configuration similar with QE Class but also with Italian Trieste. Seems it will be bigger than Japanese Kaga class.