DDX

DDX is a class of next-generation destroyers being developed for the South Korean Navy. The DDX program involves a joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo for the ship's construction and GE Aerospace for its marine gas turbine engines.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to OCCAR awarding a $4.2B contract for the DDX destroyer program to the Fincantieri and Leonardo joint venture.

Latest on DDX

• OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture
• GE Aerospace to provide marine gas turbine engines for South Korea’s KDDX destroyers

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