Defense Committee Gives Green Light To Light Carrier Project

February 22 2021

South Korea

South Korea is moving forward with plans to develop a light aircraft carrier, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

On Monday, a defense committee chaired by Defense Minister Suh Wook approved plans to field a 30,000-ton light carrier by 2033, reported the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).

DAPA is pushing for the finance committee to complete a feasibility study for the US$1.82 billion project by August.

Once the finance ministry and Parliament authorize the...

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