Hanwha Ocean Markets 'K-Submarines' in Canada, Poland, and the Philippines

High Interest in 'Jangbogo III Batch-II' Submarine

Hanwha Ocean is conducting sales activities to export submarines to Canada, Poland, the Philippines, and other countries.

On the 15th, Hanwha Ocean announced this at the '7th Security Seminar Commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of Korea Navy' hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy Association, explaining the advantages and differentiated performance of the 'Jangbogo III Batch-II' submarine.

Hanwha Ocean Jangbogo-III Batch-II Submarine Model (Photo by Hanwha Ocean)

Hanwha Ocean stated, "Many overseas countries considering submarine acquisition are showing special interest in the ‘Jangbogo III Batch-II’ submarine," adding, "We are actively conducting sales activities by proactively proposing K-submarines based on global security demands."

The Jangbogo III Batch-II submarine currently being built by Hanwha Ocean has improved operational performance and submerged endurance compared to the Jangbogo III Batch-I 'Dosan Ahn Changho'. Its displacement and submarine length have increased, and armaments such as vertical launch tubes have been added. Key core equipment has also been upgraded, including the fuel cell system, horseshoe-shaped sonar, penetrating attack periscope, diesel engine model changes, and additional auxiliary thrusters.

It is the world's first hybrid diesel-propelled submarine equipped with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system that does not require air while submerged, combined with lithium-ion batteries, extending submerged endurance more than three times compared to the Jangbogo III Batch-I, which was equipped with lead-acid batteries.

Hanwha Ocean Jangbogo-III Batch-II Submarine Model (Photo by Hanwha Ocean)

Hanwha Ocean further explained that the Jangbogo III Batch-II submarine is receiving focused attention overseas for having the world's best operational performance and submerged capability among diesel submarines, excluding nuclear-powered submarines.

Based on its technology as the eighth country in the world to independently design and develop submarines, Hanwha Ocean has succeeded in domesticating 80% of the submarine platform and key equipment. They stated, "The ability to modify submarine designs and construction to meet the differing requirements of each country is also a reason for interest in overseas markets."

Additionally, they explained that having over 200 domestic parts suppliers and stable submarine maintenance services is a significant advantage. A Hanwha Ocean official said, "The Jangbogo III Batch-II submarine has a high localization rate with a stable domestic equipment supply chain established, and based on this, we have the technological capability to design and supply locally adapted submarines as required by each country at any time," adding, "We will lead K-defense exports with our superior defense capabilities."

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