South Korean Navy: Transformation to provide new capabilities
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The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy-Marine forces have made extensive progress towards a future regional naval force that is based on the newest technologies and an expanded input from indigenous shipbuilding and suppliers. The ROK Navy (ROKN) entered the Mid-Term Defense Plan (MTDP) 2005-2009 in 2005 and some of it's main priorities are completion of DDX-2 Batch 2 destroyers, fund three units of the KDX-3 programme, and initiate the new FFX replacement programme.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2005
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ROK Navy: towards a regional force
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The article highlights developments taking place in the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, their future objectives for the military forces in 2020 and ongoing programs.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2007
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The Royal Navy in transition
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The Royal Navy transitioned to more efficient ships and submarines like six type 45 destroyer HMS 'Daring' and HMS 'Astute'.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2007
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