Korea Airports Corporation Signs Contract with Hanwha Ocean to Supply TACAN for Naval Vessels
Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 11th that it has signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean to supply a tactical air navigation system (TACAN) for naval vessels.
The TACAN for naval vessels is a key navigation device that provides bearing and distance information to military aircraft returning to ships during maritime operations. Until now, the system was entirely dependent on imports, but after more than three years of research and development, the corporation succeeded in localizing the technology last year.
Block Diagram of Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) for Naval Vessels Developed by Korea Airports Corporation
View original imageThis contract involves supplying one set of TACAN, manufactured by the corporation, for installation on the latest fleet replenishment ship (AOE-II) currently being built by Hanwha Ocean under a contract from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. This marks the first time that the corporation’s navigation equipment will be installed on a newly constructed naval vessel. The project, which includes integrated product support (IPS), technical support, and training, is valued at a total of 1.15 billion KRW and will be delivered to Hanwha Ocean by the end of next year.
Last year, the corporation won the Defense Acquisition Program Administration’s project to replace TACAN systems on Navy vessels. Building on this project, the corporation plans to expand into the markets for not only newly built ships but also replacement vessels and overseas-built ships.
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Lee Jeonggi, Acting President of Korea Airports Corporation, stated, "This contract is a meaningful achievement as it marks the first installation of the corporation’s TACAN on a newly constructed naval vessel," and added, "We will contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the aviation and defense industries through the localization and export of navigation equipment."
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