Korea selects MK 45 Mod 4 gun system for KDX-2 destroyers
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Kia Heavy Industries Corp has awarded a licensed co-production contract to United Defense LP for three Mk45 Mod 4, 5-in/62 caliber lightweight gun systems. The deal, which is worth about $22 million, also includes technical assistance, training and spares. The delivery of the first Mk45 Mod 4 will be in 2001, while the last in 2003. The gun systems will be installed on the first three South Korean KDX-2 destroyers being built in the country.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2000
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Post show report: Marine Week 2001 - Korea
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The four-part Marine Week 2001 had a small naval and defense component, but several major naval contractors exhibited, including Thales Nederland, Wartsila, Gyro Systems, Alstom, and Samsug Thales.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2001
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UDT Hawaii - Bridging the Pacific
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The US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), and US firms dominated the exhibitions at UDT Hawaii 2001. Featured attractions included the NUWC high speed torpedo.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2001
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