South Korea's Navy Leans Toward France's Barracuda-class Nuclear Attack Submarine

The Diplomat ^ | March 30, 2018 | Ankit Panda

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A think tank commissioned by the South Korean Navy to study possible options for a nuclear-powered attack submarine procurement has pointed to France’s 5,300 ton Barracuda-class submarine as a model candidate.

Manufactured by French industrial group DCNS (Direction des Constructions Navales), the Barracuda-class is a modern class of nuclear attack submarine, notable for its extremely low noise signature, enhancing the submarine’s survivability.

According to Defense News, a South Korean Navy spokesperson noted that they are reviewing the report, which was produced by the Korea Defense Network over five months. “After thorough review, we’ll report it to the defense minister and the presidential office subsequently for final decision.”

The capability would give South Korea a powerful deterrent against North Korea, allowing for extended submarine deployments limited only by the endurance of the crew.

North Korea’s Korean People’s Navy presents a formidable undersea threat; it has the largest active submarine fleet in the world, even though many of its vessels are virtually obsolete and easily detectable.

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Perfect response.

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"...The Chinese had driven the US Army back for hundreds of miles since entering the war. Morale was low, and the Soldiers had begun to think of the Chinese as unstoppable. This new attack punched several holes in the UN lines, and the situation was grim. The American commander, General Matthew Ridgway, decided to make a stand at Chip’yong-ni to give the rest of the Army time to recover."

"US casualties at Chip’yong-ni totaled 404, including 52 Soldiers killed. Chinese losses were far greater. Captured documents later revealed that the enemy suffered at least 5,000 casualties."

more here: The Battle of Chip’yong-ni