South Korea has launched the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, during a ceremony on 22 October at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard. The event was hosted by the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), marking a milestone in the country’s 3,000-ton-class submarine development programme.

South Korea launches most advanced home-built submarine to date, marking key defence milestone

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South Korea has launched the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, during a ceremony on 22 October at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard.

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