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South Korea to develop next-generation variant of Blue Shark torpedo

by Ridzwan Rahmat

South Korea has begun a KRW160 billion (USD134 million) programme to develop an improved variant of the K745 Cheong Sangeo (Blue Shark) lightweight anti-submarine torpedo.

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) first announced via a media statement on 2 November that the country will be developing a torpedo system to strengthen its defences against hostile submarines.

Janes has since clarified with DAPA that the project pertains to research and development (R&D) work for an improved variant of the Blue Shark that was jointly developed by South Korea's Agency for Defense Development and LIG Nex1.

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