Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ship Hansando, arrives at Fleet Base East, Sydney. (Australian MoD photo)
By Ko Dong-hwan*
The Republic of Korea Navy is set to possess the country’s first electric-powered attack ship, a key asset for the national maritime force to wield in its move to secure future-orientated weapons and operation systems, the Korea Times reports. The 6,500-ton-displacement Korea Destroyer Next-Generation (KDDX) is now in its initial design stage and due for completion by the end of the year. It will be equipped with an electric power system, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the country’s arms procurement agency.
