South Korea announces plans for an aircraft carrier as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

South Korea has confirmed plans to start building its first aircraft carrier next year as tensions grow in the Indo-Pacific region between the US and China and the question of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions remains unresolved.

The acquisition of the billion-dollar, 30,000 ton aircraft carrier, expected to be be equipped with F-35B fighter jets and helicopters, was unveiled in the defence ministry’s national plan for 2021-2025, reported the Naval News.

The carrier would lead a fleet to protect sea lanes and overseas Korean interests and would be dedicated to air operations, it said, adding that the project schedule had been fast-tracked to be launched in the late 2020s.

According to the defence ministry, the ship will be used to transport military forces, equipment and materials as well as operating jets capable of vertical take-off and landing.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-announces-plans-aircraft-092650857.html

[Laelth]

1. Excellent. This is good news.

I look forward to our ally, South Korea, adding another carrier group to the good guys’ team.

-Laelth