Navy's flagship submarine returns after longest voyage across Pacific
A flagship submarine of the Korean Navy returned home Tuesday after completing the first and longest round-trip transit across the Pacific Ocean, the armed forces said. The 3,000-ton indigenous ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived at the Jinhae Naval Base, 161 days after it departed from the same base on March 25, the Navy said. The 28,000-kilometer voyage included making port calls in Hawaii and Guam…
The Korean Navy's flagship submarine, ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, completed its longest voyage across the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, the military announced. The 3,000-ton vessel returned to the Jinhae Naval Base, 161 days after departing on March 25. Spanning 28,000 kilometers, the round-trip journey included stops in Hawaii and Guam for participation in U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational drills before heading to Victoria, western Canada in May.
This historic trans-Pacific expedition represents a significant milestone in Korean submarine history, marking the first voyage for a vessel built entirely with domestic technology. The Navy highlighted the accomplishment as a testament to the operational endurance, equipment reliability, and crew habitability of Korea's advanced submarine to the global community.
During RIMPAC, the submarine showcased its superior combat and stealth capabilities by successfully executing 28 simulated attacks undetected by enemy vessels. Its involvement in joint drills with international partners underscored the vessel's prowess in combined military operations.
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