North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un declared the Choe Hyon destroyer ready for deployment following a high-level inspection this week. The advanced warship, designed to operate far beyond North Korea’s coastal waters, represents a rare leap in Pyongyang’s maritime capabilities. It matters because the destroyer’s readiness could intensify naval competition and challenge U.S. and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the Choe Hyon destroyer during a naval readiness demonstration, signaling the strategic debut of the DPRK’s most advanced surface combatant. (Picture source: Defence Index X account) |
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