Naval News:

The United States’ State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS), to the Republic of Korea (ROK), of two Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). These will be fitted aboard the ROK Navy’s first KDX III Batch II Destroyer.

According to the notice, published by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the Republic of Korea has requested to buy two (2) MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 (IB2) systems, and four thousand (4,000) rounds, 20MM cartridge API linked. Also included are spare parts, other support equipment, ammunition, books and other publications, software, training, engineering technical assistance and other technical assistance, and other related elements of program and logistical support. The estimated total cost is $39 million.

The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats. Korea will use the systems aboard its first KDX III Batch II Class ship, to provide the country with effective means of detecting and defending itself against incoming airborne threats. The Republic of Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces…

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