S. Korea Submarine Embarks on Historic Trans-Pacific Voyage with Canada Amid Major Bid Rumors
A Republic of Korea Navy 3,000-ton submarine has set sail for the first time in history to cross the Pacific Ocean en route from South Korean waters toward Canadian territory as part of a joint military exercise. This historic voyage covers approximately 14,000 kilometers and marks an unprecedented trans-Pacific deployment by this vessel class designed specifically with Canada's naval capabilities in mind while also fueling speculation regarding major international defense bids involving both nations' maritime forces.
Key Points
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1A Republic of Korea (ROK) submarine named *Dosan Ahn Changho* has departed Jinhae Naval Base for a historic trans-Pacific voyage.
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2The vessel is traveling approximately 14,000 kilometers to Esquimalt in British Columbia as part of joint naval exercises with Canada scheduled for June.
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3This mission marks the first time any South Korean submarine will cross the Pacific Ocean independently or on such an extended journey.
Developments
The Republic of Korea Navy deployed its KSS-III-class submarine *Dosan Ahn Changho* on a record-breaking trans-Pacific voyage from Jinhae Naval Base for bilateral exercises with the Royal Canadian Navy. This deployment aims to demonstrate Hanwha Ocean's operational capabilities and support Canada in evaluating sovereign defense solutions, including potential future procurement of these indigenously designed vessels at Esquimalt Harbour.
A 3,000-ton ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine is embarking on a historic trans-Pacific journey to conduct joint drills with Canada in June. This voyage supports South Korea's bid for a major contract supplying twelve submarines and will mark the longest distance ever traveled by an S.Korean sub
A 3,000-ton South Korean submarine will travel a record-breaking distance of approximately 14,000 kilometers across the Pacific to participate in joint maritime security drills with Canada and other nations this June. This deployment coincides as Hanwha Ocean Co., HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., and their government partners seek a landmark $40 billion contract from Canadian authorities for twelve new naval submarines competing against Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.