The South Korean Navy's 3,100-ton frigate Daejeon secured the top prize at the Naval Surface Fire Support Rodeo competition during this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in Hawaii, marking the first South Korean win in 16 years.
South Korea's Navy participation in the US-led RIMPAC exercise (June 24-July 31) strengthened its capability to lead combined maritime operations, according to Rear Adm. Kim In-ho, who commanded the combined maritime component forces.
The South Korean Navy conducted its first combat experiment where a humanoid robot, Pibot, successfully served as a helmsman in simulated scenarios. This initiative, part of a 5.7 billion won project, aims to integrate robotics to address military manpower shortages and build a "smart military."
A senior U.S. Pacific Fleet commander expressed high satisfaction with the South Korean Navy's performance and expanded leadership role in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). South Korea is the first Asian nation to hold a command position in the drills.
South Korean Navy Chief Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul will visit Hawaii to inspect troops at the RIMPAC exercise and hold bilateral and trilateral meetings with US and Japanese counterparts on maritime security cooperation. He will also travel to New York to discuss shipbuilding and defense industry cooperation.
South Korea's Navy is accelerating its adoption of AI technology across all operations to enhance future warfare readiness and operational efficiency, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul. A comprehensive plan includes developing AI-driven manned and unmanned combat systems.
A South Korean Navy submarine, ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, arrived in Esquimalt, Canada, for joint drills with the Royal Canadian Navy. The voyage highlights the submarine's capabilities as South Korean firms compete for a C$39.6 billion submarine deal.
South Korean Navy Chief Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul will visit Canada from May 21-29 to strengthen arms cooperation and promote Korean defense products, amid Seoul's bid for a major Canadian submarine project.
