23.12.2021, 10:18
Zitat:ROK Navy’s New CNO Committed To CVX Programhttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...x-program/
Admiral Kim Jung-soo has been appointed the 35th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. Kim took over command from Admiral Boo Suk-jong on December 16. The new CNO expressed his support for the CVX aircraft carrier program. [...]
“Because light aircraft carriers are a national strategic asset and the culmination of joint operations doctrine, we shall continue to push forward with the program...” (Admiral Kim Jung-soo, ROK Navy CNO). [...]
Despite Kim’s enthusiasm, he is likely to face an uphill battle. Public opinion against the CVX program and resistance in the National Assembly will need to be overcome if the ROK Navy is to bring the plan to fruition. The ROK Navy just barely secured funds for CVX development in fiscal year 2022 earlier this month.
Schneemann