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To: sukhoi-30mki

Interesting combination of imported and home-grown technologies. Separate reading described the KVLS as being designed to launch two ROKN missiles. If they and the USN were smart, we would adapt the Mk41 and they the KVLS to be able to launch each other's birds. Obviously, that is only a small part of a complete offensive or defensive weapon system, but being able to use the "disposable" portion of another country's weapon system would sure make logistics a lot easier. I'm not claiming that this is a new idea, but it is the first time I've had the idea of going beyond Army/USMC/Navy ammo compatibility to the international zone.

Your thoughts on that idea?

3 posted on 12/22/2016 4:14:54 AM PST by Pecos (What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.)

Correcting the Article: LCS does not have a hybrid electric drive propulsion system.

4 posted on 12/22/2016 5:10:43 AM PST by Pecos (What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.)

Now, if you were Lockheed Martin, why would you be keen to allow more plug-and-play with your MK-41 system, in service with over 100 U.S. and international ships?

I think the logic behind the KVLS is for South Korea to have an added degree of sovereignty over its defense capabilities.

5 posted on 12/22/2016 5:35:33 AM PST by sukhoi-30mki

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