Jeongjo the Great Class (KDX-III Batch-II)

Overview

Enhanced Batch-II of the KDX-III Aegis destroyer programme, representing a significant upgrade over the original Sejong the Great class. Displacement of approximately 11,200 tonnes. Features the AN/SPY-1D(V) radar with enhanced signal processing and the latest Aegis Baseline 9 combat system with integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) capability, including ballistic missile defence modes. Upgraded VLS configuration with enhanced K-VLS II cells capable of launching larger missiles. Integrates indigenous Korean weapons including improved Hyunmoo cruise missiles, K-SAAM point defence missiles, and Haegung SAM. Enhanced ASW capability with bow-mounted sonar, towed array, and 2x helicopter capacity. Lead ship ROKS Jeongjo the Great (DDG-998) launched in 2022. Three ships planned with the class serving as the backbone of Korea's blue-water naval capability.

Operators

• South Korea

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