The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that four 230-ton Patrol Killer Medium Rocket (PKMR) patrol ships produced by HJ shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) were launched on May 12th. The ships are expected to greatly improve the ROKN’s ability to deal with asymmetric naval threats from North Korea.
The launch ceremony of the PKMR boats was presided over by Vice-admiral Kang Donghoon, The Commander of the ROK Fleet, as well as officials from DAPA and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction.
The ships – named PKMR-226,227, 228, and 229 – mark the end of the PKX-B Batch-I program which aimed to replace the aging PKM patrol boats. The vessels will undergo sea trials and then be delivered to the navy near the end of the year. The ROKN plans to begin operational deployment of the ships within two months of delivery after which it will proceed with the development of the PKX-B Batch-II.
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