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Rapid Fire 2010-05-25: South Korea’s Defense Reform 2020

Rapid Fire 2010-05-25: South Korea’s Defense Reform 2020

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* North Korea’s sinking of the ROKS Cheonan is causing South Korea to rethink its planned Defense Reform 2020 restructuring and procurement program. Among other changes the Navy could see a shift toward more FFX type light patrol frigates. * US Army’s next...