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The South Korean Navy (ROKN) has contracted local shipbuilder LIG Nex1 to develop a new reconnaissance unmanned surface vehicle (USV) by 2027. LIG Nex1 won the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) contract for the project to develop the reconnaissance USV, which is valued at 39.86 billion KRW (US$274 million). The project is intended to enhance South Korea’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as its rapid response abilities for forward naval bases and key ports.

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