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🇰🇷 ROKS Gyeongbuk (FFG-829), the second Ulsan-class Batch-III frigate of the Republic of Korea Navy, was delivered to the Navy during a ceremony held on June 19, 2026, at SK Oceanplant in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province. The ship will undergo approximately six months of operational training before being assigned to an operational fleet.

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Jazda terenowa K9 @16Dywizja #dzielnydzik26

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International Sniper Competition in South Korea

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The 5th Marine Corps Commandant’s Cup Sniper Competition was held in South Korea.

A total of 38 teams participated in the competition, including teams from the United States, the Philippines, and Thailand. This year’s event also introduced an anti-materiel sniper rifle category for the first time.

Source: Yoo Yong won TV (유용원TV)

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ROKS Jeongjo the Great (DDG-995) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during RIMPAC 26.

Source: Reddit / u/USSJohnFKennedyCVN79

[Mason ヨンハク @mason_8718]

Today's news. It is reported that the UAE dispatched eight C-17 to take the entire third M-SAM-II ballistic missile interceptor battery from South Korea. The decision to transport it by air was made because the Strait of Hormuz has been blockaded since the US-Iran war, and the delivery of the third battery was reportedly completed a full six months ahead of the schedule.

The two export-type M-SAM-II batteries already deployed in the UAE were used to intercept Iranian missiles and drones in the recent conflict.
It was reported that over 60 interceptor rounds were fired, with a success rate of 96%.

UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq have placed large orders for 10 and 8 M-SAM-II batteries and that Kuwait and Qatar are expected to purchase the M-SAM-II soon, according to inndustry sources.
LIG D&A is currently in contact with countries in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America regarding M-SAM-II and L-SAM, and it was confirmed a few days ago that Indonesia wants two M-SAM-II batteries.
However, questions are being raised as to why Indonesia is purchasing only two M-SAM-II batteries, rather than M-SAM-III, L-SAM-I, or L-SAM-II. Assuming Indonesia has secured two medium-range SAM batteries, where does it plan to deploy them? Will it be military bases or the capital city facing threats from CRBM, SRBM, MRBM, or HGV?
Of course, there is a possibility that the quantity or items may change as the letter of intent is modified.

While some argue that they will place additional orders after operating two batteries, there are many reasons why purchasing nations are eager to sign contracts quickly. To give just two examples for easier understanding, the primary reason is to avoid falling behind in the supplier's production line, and the other is inflation.
It would appear that LIG's M-SAM-II is the second most popular ballistic missile interceptor system after the PAC since the 2020s.

However, even though it is relatively cheaper than the PAC, unlike the M-SAM-I, the II uses high-cost interceptor missiles with a completely different design.
Furthermore, the export-type includes a much more powerful radar incorporating whole new technologies.
This means that the cost of the batteries and the speed of production have increased.

Although LIG D&A and Hanwha's missile factories have expanded and Hanwha Systems is increasing its radar production capacity by securing a new factory, industry sources indicate that production lines are already fully booked through 2030 with orders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
The good news is that faster deliveries are now possible due to the expansion of missile and sensor production lines.

●The export type uses Czech Tatra vehicles, and the battery consists of one C2 center, one radar, and four launch vehicles.
●The M-SAM-II radar of the export type is designed to counter from drone, TBM, SRBM, and some MRBM, HGV.

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ROKS Lee Jong-mu (SS-066) sails off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC '98.

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🇰🇷🇳🇱 Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) made a port call at Incheon, South Korea.

The De Zeven Provinciën class air defence and command frigate is currently deployed to the Indo Pacific as part of the Netherlands’ Pacific Archer mission, aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation and ties with partner nations in the region.

Photo: @VlietSeoul

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🇰🇷🇮🇳 Republic of Korea Navy destroyers ROKS Dae Jo Yeong and ROKS Wang Geon made a goodwill visit to Goa, India, from June 5 to 8, 2026.

During the port call, ROK Navy officers met with Rear Admiral Ajay D. Theophilus, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area.

The professional exchanges between the two navies reflected strong mutual understanding and trust. The visit is expected to further strengthen the partnership between the Republic of Korea Navy and the Indian Navy and support deeper bilateral maritime cooperation.

[Goa Naval Area @IN_GNA]

Republic of Korea Ships Dae Jo Yeong and Wang Geon were on a goodwill visit to #Goa from 05 Jun - 08 Jun 26. As part of the visit, Capt Woo Jin An, Commanding Officer, ROKS Wang Geon along with officers interacted with Rear Admiral Ajay D Theophilus, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area.
The professional interactions between the two navies during the port call reflect strong mutual understanding and trust.
The engagements are expected to reinforce the strong partnership between the two navies and foster greater bilateral cooperation.
#BridgesofFriendship
#IndianNavy
@IN_WNC
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
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🇵🇭 The official commissioning ceremony for the Philippine Navy’s second Rajah Sulayman class offshore patrol vessel, BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21), was held.

The vessel was built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and is based on the HDP-2200+ offshore patrol vessel design.

The ceremony was attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and took place about three months after the commissioning of the lead ship, BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20).

The event was also held in conjunction with the 128th founding anniversary of the Philippine Navy.

[Para Bellum @ReHorizon3]

The @Philippine_Navy 🇵🇭 has officially commissioned the second ship of the six ordered HDP-2200 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), the BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21) on Tuesday, at the Headquarters Philippine Navy in Manila. Pres. @bongbongmarcos has witnessed the commissioning event.

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🇰🇷🇯🇵 The ROKN and the JMSDF conducted a joint search and rescue exercise for the first time in nine years, marking the first such exercise since 2017.

Participating assets included ROKS Cheonjabong, JS Kongo, and a JMSDF SH-60K maritime operations helicopter.

[防衛省 海上自衛隊 @JMSDF_PAO]

【日韓捜索・救難共同訓練】

#海上自衛隊 の護衛艦 #こんごう 及びSH-60Kは五島列島西方海域において韓国海軍と平成２９年以来９年ぶりとなる日韓捜索・救難共同訓練を実施しました。
本訓練を通じ、捜索・救難に関する技量の向上及び相互の連携強化を図りました。
@ROKNAVY_

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@ReHorizon3 @Philippine_Navy Nice !

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🇰🇷🇨🇦 The Republic of Korea Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy conducted a combined cooperative exercise off the western coast of Canada to strengthen maritime security cooperation.

The exercise involved the ROK Navy’s KSS III class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang ho (SS-083), frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG-823), and AW-159 maritime helicopter, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine HMCS Corner Brook (SSK-878) and frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341).

In addition, six Royal Canadian Navy submarine crew members, including Lieutenant Benjamin Hong, embarked aboard ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang ho (SS-083) and participated in the training.

After the exercise, the ROK Navy will depart Canada for Hawaii to take part in RIMPAC.

[대한민국해군 @ROKNAVY_]

⚓️ 한국 캐나다 해군 연합협력훈련 실시

⚓️ 한국과 캐나다 해군이 6월 3일부터 4일(캐나다 현지시간)까지 캐나다 서부 해상에서 해양안보협력 강화를 위한 연합협력훈련을 실시했습니다. 이번 훈련에는 한국 해군의 3,000톤급 잠수함 도산안창호함, 호위함 대전함, AW-159 해상작전헬기와 캐나다 해군의 잠수함 코너브룩함, 호위함 오타와함 등 함정 4척과 항공기 3대가 참가했습니다.

⚓️ 양국 해군은 대함사격, 대잠전, 헬기 이·착륙 등 실전적인 해상훈련을 통해 연합작전 수행능력을 한층 더 강화했습니다. 특히 한국 해군은 이번 훈련을 통해 첨단과학기술이 집약��� 도산안창호함의 우수한 작전수행 능력을 보여주었습니다.

⚓️ 아울러 벤자민 홍 대위 등 캐나다 해군 잠수함 승조원 6명이 도산안창호함에 직접 편승해 훈련을 함께했습니다. 이는 한국 잠수함의 첨단 시스템과 상호운용성을 작전현장에서 확인하는 계기가 되었으며, 이들은 훈련 종료 후에도 하와이까지 함께 항해하며 파트너십을 이어갈 예정입니다.

⚓️ 한편, 연합협력훈련을 성공적으로 마친 도산안창호함과 대전함은 오는 6월 24일부터 하와이에서 열리는 환태평양훈련(RIMPAC)에 참가할 예정입니다.

⚓️ The Republic of Korea Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy conducted combined training to strengthen maritime security cooperation in the waters off the west coast of Canada from June 3 to 4, local time. The training involved four naval vessels and three aircraft, including the ROK Navy’s 3,000-ton class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho, frigate ROKS Daejeon, and AW-159 maritime operations helicopter, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine HMCS Corner Brook and frigate HMCS Ottawa.

⚓️ Through realistic maritime training, including anti-surface firing, anti-submarine warfare, and helicopter deck landing operations, the two navies further enhanced their combined operational capabilities. In particular, the ROK Navy demonstrated the outstanding operational capabilities of ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho, which embodies the Republic of Korea’s advanced science and technology.

⚓️ In addition, six Royal Canadian Navy submarine crew members, including Lieutenant Benjamin Hong, embarked aboard ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and took part in the training. This provided an opportunity to verify the Korean submarine’s advanced systems and interoperability in an operational environment, and they will continue sailing with ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho to Hawaii after the training.

⚓️ Following the successful completion of the combined training, ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and ROKS Daejeon are scheduled to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, or RIMPAC, which will begin in Hawaii on June 24.

[GEN. Xavier Brunson @CDRUNCCFCUSFK]

On the eve of ROK Memorial Day, we welcomed home 13 heros—3 Americans and 10 Republic of Korea service members.

More than 70 years have passed, yet Korea has never forgotten.

To our heros: Your watch is over. Rest in peace.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

I look forward to welcoming President @Jaemyung_Lee to Brussels next Wednesday 10 June for the 11th 🇪🇺 🇰🇷 Summit.

As likeminded partners, the EU and the Republic of Korea are working together to deliver concrete benefits for our citizens and contribute to a more secure and prosperous future.

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[Christopher E Richardson @DivebumChef]

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and HMCS Corner Brook Leaving Esquimalt to go and exercise together.

I hope they brought the TKMS model of the 212CD as that is as close to sailing as the 212CD is.

This ability of RCN to exercise w/ KSSlll is beyond massive, sadly won't inform purchase

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🇰🇷 🇨🇦 The Republic of Korea Navy submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083) departed CFB Esquimalt with six Royal Canadian Navy sailors embarked to conduct joint submarine training with the Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878).

[대한민국해군 @ROKNAVY_]

도산안창호함, 한국-캐나다 연합협력훈련 참가차 캐나다 출항
ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho Departs Canada to Participate in ROK-Canada Combined Naval Training

⚓️ 한국-캐나다 연합협력훈련 참가를 위해 한국 해군 3,000톤급 잠수함 도산안창호함(SS-III)이 한국 시간으로 6월 3일(캐나다 현지 시간 6월 2일) 캐나다 서부 빅토리아 에스퀴몰트 기지에서 출항했습니다.

⚓️ 양국 해군 간 해양안보협력을 강화하기 위해 실시하는 이번 훈련 간에는 벤자민 홍(Benjamin Hong) 대위, 나오미 미할천(Naomi Mihalcheon) 상사 등 캐나다 해군 잠수함 승조원 6명이 도산안창호함에 편승해 한국 잠수함 승조원들과 훈련을 함께할 예정입니다.

⚓️ 도산안창호함은 이번 훈련 참가를 통해 국내 최초 독자 설계 건조한 3,000톤급 잠수함의 우수한 작전성능을 증명하고 양국 해양안보와 방산협력 강화에 기여할 예정입니다.

⚓️ 드넓은 태평양을 누비며 우리 해군의 위상을 떨치고 있는 도산안창호함 승조원들에게 뜨거운 응원을 보내주세요!

⚓️ ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-III), the ROK Navy’s 3,000-ton-class submarine, departed from CFB Esquimalt in Victoria, Canada, on June 3 Korean Standard Time (June 2 local time in Canada) to participate in ROK-Canada combined naval training.

⚓️ During the training, conducted to strengthen maritime security cooperation between the two navies, six Royal Canadian Navy submariners, including Lieutenant Benjamin Hong and Senior Chief Petty Officer Naomi Mihalcheon, will embark on ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and train alongside ROK Navy submariners.

⚓️ Through this training, ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho will demonstrate the outstanding operational capabilities of Korea’s first independently designed and built 3,000-ton-class submarine, while contributing to stronger maritime security and defense industry cooperation between Korea and Canada.

⚓️ Please send your warm support and encouragement to the crew of ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho as they sail across the vast Pacific Ocean and proudly represent the ROK Navy! 🫡

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South Korea has successfully localized the laser oscillator, a key component of the Cheongwang Block I laser air defense weapon system.

Compared with the previously imported component, the domestically developed laser oscillator improves key performance, including output, by more than 50%. It also reduces the time required to neutralize rotary wing drones and fixed wing UAVs by more than half, while increasing the system’s localization rate from 76% to 90%.

With the new laser oscillator, rotary wing drones can be neutralized within 1 to 2 seconds, compared with the previous 2 to 4 seconds. Fixed wing UAVs, which previously required more than 10 seconds, can now be neutralized within just a few seconds. Based on this achievement, South Korea plans to further advance the system through the development of the Block II laser air defense weapon, focusing on higher output, improved precision, and a smaller, lighter design.

Source: Yoo Yong-won, member of South Korea’s 22nd National Assembly and the National Defense Committee.