Korean Central News Agency/Reuters
Newsweek: The World’s Biggest Naval Forces—Number One on the List May Surprise You
In June 2018, it was revealed that Chinese government hackers had stolen large quantities of data from a contractor working for the United States Navy. Compromised information included secret plans for developing anti-ship missiles for submarines.
It signified an escalation of China’s state-sponsored cyber attacks, but that wasn’t the only reason the U.S. was worried. China frequently uses its own naval forces to assert itself in the South and East China Seas, which carry half the world’s seaborne trade. Maintaining peace and stability in this region is vital for the U.S. economy.
It’s not just this area which is important—around 90 percent of the world’s goods are transported on the seas, and almost all electronic financial transactions between the U.S. and other continents run through submarine cables. The sea remains the backbone of today's economy, and the Navy has a vital role in its protection.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: I will save you the trouble of going through the slides to find out who is "top dog", so here is the list .... #4 is Iran, #3 is the U.S., #2 is China, and #1 is actually North Korea ....
North Korea. Total Naval Assets: 967. Aircraft Carriers: 0. Frigates: 10. Destroyers: 0. Corvettes: 2. Submarines: 86. Patrol Craft: 438. Mine Warfare Vessels: 25. Defense Budget: $7.5 billion.
