Navy seeks to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft to replace aging P-3CK fleet: lawmaker

South Korea's Navy is pursuing the acquisition of new maritime patrol aircraft to replace its aging fleet of P-3CK planes, according to a lawmaker. The announcement was reported from Seoul on October 19.

The initiative addresses the operational limitations and declining service life of the current P-3CK aircraft currently utilized by naval forces. Upgrading the maritime patrol fleet is critical for maintaining robust surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and coastal defense capabilities in the region.