Zvanično je objavljeno da je Južna Koreja krenula sa projektovanjem lakog nosačam aviona pošto su dogovoreni svi detalji vezani za konstrukciju i finansiranje broda.
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On December 30th, details for South Korea's LPX-II light aircraft carrier were finalized and necessary budget was officially reflected on the 2020~2024 Mid-Term Defense Plan (국방중기계획).
This means that after about a year of preliminary planning and debate, the program is now officially underway. This ship is expected to enter service in 2030.
LPX-II will prioritize aircraft operation over amphibious operation and will have not have a well deck. It will also not feature ski-jump and will have two islands. Primary aircraft will be F-35B Lightning II and its sensor and weapon suite will be all indigenous. (BMD-capable MFR being developed for KDDX will reportedly equip LPX-II).
In terms of foreign partners, US & UK government and firms are said to be involved. The US will transfer technology for reinforced deck as part of F-35B purchase while the UK has been providing technical and doctrinal advice.
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