24.01.2025, 23:04
Zitat:South Korea kicks off FFX Batch-IV frigate programhttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...e-program/
South Korea's DAPA has launched the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigate program, the final phase of the next-generation frigate (FFX) initiative, featuring upgraded systems for enhanced efficiency and performance. [...]
On Wednesday, the 22nd, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a collective kickoff meeting for the Ulsan-class Frigate (FFX) Batch-IV project at Hanwha Ocean in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. [...] The FFX Batch-IV project marks the final phase of the next-generation frigate initiative, which began in 2006 to replace aging frigates and patrol vessels. This kickoff meeting holds symbolic significance as it opens the last chapter of the entire project. During the meeting, DAPA and the participating organizations discussed major matters such as the project timeline for shipbuilding and integrated equipment systems development, as well as interagency coordination, while establishing a close collaboration system among all stakeholders. [...]
Contracts were signed in December 2024 with Hanwha Ocean (for the construction of the first and second ships), Hanwha Systems (for developing Engineering Control System (ECS) and combat system) LIG Nex1 (for developing weapon control systems). The ships built under this project will feature enhanced operational capabilities compared to the Ulsan-class Batch-III frigates.
Schneemann