South Korea unveils Jangbogo-N nuclear submarine program.
Seoul has announced the development of a nuclear-powered silent attack submarine with a displacement of 5,000 to 9,000 tons. The ship aims to achieve acoustic stealth similar to the US Virginia-class boats or the French Safran.
Main mission: neutralizing the forces of the Chinese Navy.
The submarines will target Chinese supplier strike groups and multi-role nuclear submarines throughout the Asia-Pacific region. They will operate alongside KDDX destroyers equipped with universal launch systems for KSAM-II air defense missiles (range 100 km) and SSM-700K anti-ship missiles.
The program also includes KTSSM-I Block-II ballistic missiles and unmanned anti-mine vessels.