According to information published by The Korea Herald on April 1, 2021, South Korea’s arms procurement agency said that it will invest about 7 trillion won ($6.19 billion) to build three more Aegis destroyers and buy 36 American-made attack helicopters as part of a long-term initiative to bolster its military capabilities.
Republic Of Korea Ship Sejong the Great DDG 991, head of KDX-III Aegis destroyer class (Picture source: U.S. Navy photo) |