South Korea looks to get P-3CKs back in the air after 2025 crash

Following a fatal crash in May 2025, South Korea’s navy is preparing to resume operations with its Lockheed P-3CK Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. The grounding of the fleet has lasted since this incident, which resulted in the loss of four crew members. Initial investigations into the cause of the crash did not identify definitive factors. Now, test flights are scheduled to begin, marking an important step towards returning the P-3CKs to service. These upcoming evaluations will contribute to broader assessments of the entire P-3 fleet.