SK Oceanplant delivered the second Ulsan-class (FFX) Batch-III frigate, ROKS Gyeongbuk, featuring hybrid propulsion and upgraded detection/defensive systems. While not a battlefield tactic, it represents a newly-fielded naval platform incrementally improving fleet capability and survivability.
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navalside: otherfirst seen 2024-06-01
ROK Navy receives second Ulsan-class Batch-III frigate ROKS Gyeongbuk
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/06/sk-oceanplant-delivers-second-ulsan-class-batch-iii-frigate-to-rok-navy/SK Oceanplant Delivers Second Ulsan-class Batch-III Frigate to ROK Navy