PHOTOS: South Korean Navy launches new high-speed patrol vessels

SEOUL, December 09 (AJP) -The Republic of Korea Navy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held an integrated launching ceremony on December 8, 2025, for four new high-speed patrol vessels (Patrol Killer Medium, Rocket – PKMR Batch-II). These vessels, named Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, represent a significant upgrade to South Korea's naval capabilities, designed to bolster coastal defense and rapidly respond to maritime threats.

 The integrated launching ceremony for the Republic of Korea Navy’s new high-speed patrol vessels (PKMR Batch-II), Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, takes place at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Yeongdo Shipyard in Yeongdo District, Busan, on December 8, 2025. YONHAP The integrated launching ceremony for the Republic of Korea Navy’s new high-speed patrol vessels (PKMR Batch-II), Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, takes place at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Yeongdo Shipyard in Yeongdo District, Busan, on December 8, 2025. YONHAP The integrated launching ceremony for the Republic of Korea Navy’s new high-speed patrol vessels (PKMR Batch-II), Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, takes place at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Yeongdo Shipyard in Yeongdo District, Busan, on December 8, 2025. YONHAP The integrated launching ceremony for the Republic of Korea Navy’s new high-speed patrol vessels (PKMR Batch-II), Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, takes place at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Yeongdo Shipyard in Yeongdo District, Busan, on December 8, 2025. YONHAP The integrated launching ceremony for the Republic of Korea Navy’s new high-speed patrol vessels (PKMR Batch-II), Chamsuri-231, 232, 233, and 235, takes place at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Yeongdo Shipyard in Yeongdo District, Busan, on December 8, 2025. YONHAP
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