South Korea establishes' submarine killer 'naval aviation command
On July 15th, the South Korean Navy (ROKN) announced the establishment of the Naval Aviation Command, which will focus on anti submarine warfare (ASW). ROKN has transferred the command of its aviation unit to the headquarters, and the South Korean Navy's 6th Air Wing will serve as the foundation of the Naval Aviation Command. The Naval Aviation Command will consist of several ASW platforms and other air units: starting from 2023, it will receive a total of six P-8A anti submarine patrol aircraft; By 2025, a total of 12 MH-60R anti submarine helicopters will be procured; Procurement of anti mine models for Marineon helicopters; Other components of the 6th Air Wing of the South Korean NavyaircraftIt may be transferred to the Naval Aviation Command, including P-3C anti submarine patrol aircraft, P-3CK anti submarine aircraft, and "Super Lynx"helicopterUH-60P general-purpose helicopter, UH-1H helicopter, etc.
