North Korea has officially commissioned the new destroyer "Choe Hyon" and confirmed its intention to continue building a nuclear fleet. This was reported by UNN citing Bloomberg.
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During a ceremony at the port of Nampo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that the new destroyer has "the most advanced operational and combat capabilities." According to him, the program to equip the naval forces with nuclear weapons is being implemented in accordance with the approved plan.
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Kim also promised to continue modernizing the fleet and building larger warships. According to him, over the next five years, North Korea plans to commission two new surface ships annually, which will exceed the size of the "Choe Hyon"-class destroyer.
North Korea strengthens its naval capabilities
The deployment of the new ship followed April tests of strategic cruise and anti-ship missiles launched from the destroyer. Earlier, Kim Jong Un also approved the construction of new naval bases to support the country's growing fleet.
Currently, the North Korean navy consists mainly of small coastal defense ships. At the same time, the country's authorities are actively working to strengthen the maritime component of their armed forces in the Yellow Sea and the waters east of the Korean Peninsula.
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