CVX-class aircraft carrier - Wikipedia
The CVX would be the first class of aircraft carriers in the Republic of Korea Navy, in contrast to the Dokdo class of amphibious assault ships which have features such as a well deck to accommodate amphibious assault vehicles.
South Korea’s new aircraft carrier could look like a mini HMS ... - CNN
Sep 4, 2021 · South Korea’s planned aircraft carrier could have a distinctly British flavor. In fact, it could be a mini version of the Queen Elizabeth.
South Korea’s new CVX Aircraft Carrier project: An overview
May 27, 2021 · The CVX will be the flagship of the ROKN and will be the centerpiece of its blue-water fleet. The ROKN expects the ship to protect South Korea’s lines of communications, provide deterrence against North Korea, and aid humanitarian relief operations.
South Korean CVX Aircraft Carrier Program in the Mist
Dec 21, 2023 · This system includes the Kill Chain for detection and preemptive strikes, the Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) for intercepting enemy missiles, and the Korea Massive Punishment & Retaliation (KMPR) for second strikes against enemy command and key facilities.
South Korea Eyeing Larger Aircraft Carrier for its CVX Program
Mar 12, 2023 · South Korea’s Ministry of Defense will soon begin working on preliminary policy research on the feasibility of building a 50,000-tons CVX aircraft carrier.
South Korea is building its first aircraft carrier | CNN
Aug 12, 2020 · South Korea plans to start building its first aircraft carrier next year, and acquire fighter jets to operate on it, the country’s Defense Ministry has announced.
Sizing Up South Korea’s Coming Aircraft Carriers - The Diplomat
Jan 13, 2021 · A model of South Korea’s next generation aircraft carrier has arrived, and it suggests a much larger, more capable ship than most analysts had initially envisioned.
F-35A Purchase Raises Questions Over South Korean Aircraft Carrier ...
Jul 11, 2022 · There is speculation that the advance of the F-35A project will come at the expense of Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) plans for the procurement of a 30,000t light aircraft carrier – dubbed CVX ...
Techno-nationalism driving Korea’s CVX carrier project
Mar 7, 2022 · Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and LIG Nex1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last month to develop key technologies for South Korea’s CVX light aircraft carrier project. In addition, Hanwha Systems will collaborate with HHI on developing the planned carrier’s combat systems.
South Korea relaunches aircraft carrier plan - Asia Times
Dec 3, 2021 · SEOUL – South Korea’s navy looks set to get the kind of big, shiny toy that admirals lust for after the National Assembly made a big splash Friday by reversing an earlier decision and budgeting for an aircraft carrier. The development plunges Asia’s fourth-largest economy into a regional carrier race that already boasts strong entrants ...