The launching ceremony for the next-generation EGIS destroyer, the King Jeongjo-class (KDX-Ⅲ Batch-Ⅱ) ship No. 2, 'Dasan Jeong Yak Yong,' will take place next week.
According to the Navy on the 8th, the launching ceremony for the Dasan Jeong Yak Yong will be held on the 17th at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard, presided over by Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-baek, with attendance from Admiral Gang Dong-gil, the Chief of Naval Operations, and CEO Lee Sang-kyun of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
The launching ceremony will consist of a project progress report, the declaration of the ship's name by Admiral Gang, a commemorative speech by CEO Lee, an award ceremony by Minister Ahn for distinguished contributors, a launch and safety sailing ceremony, among others.
The Dasan Jeong Yak Yong, the Navy's fifth EGIS destroyer, has a displacement of 8,200 tons. The length and displacement have both increased compared to the previous King Sejong-class destroyer. Additionally, it is equipped with the EGIS combat system, ballistic missile defense system, multifunctional phased array radar, infrared detection and tracking equipment, and electro-optical tracking equipment.
In particular, the fleet air defense missiles SM-3 and SM-6 are installed to defend against mid-course and terminal phases of ballistic missile trajectories. The Dasan Jeong Yak Yong is expected to undergo sea trials and evaluations after its launch and be delivered to the Navy next year, becoming operational.