The Korean People’s Navy has commissioned its second Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, Kang Kon (52), featuring 88 VLS cells and advanced phased-array radars.
On June 23, 2026, North Korea formally commissioned its largest-ever warship, the lead vessel of the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyers, while also outlining plans
Under the U.S. Navy’s released shipbuilding plan as apart of the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP), the U.S. Navy’s surface force will receive a major
USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 114) engaged unidentified suicide drones on the first evening of ballistic missile defense operations off the coast of Israel, including one
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean showcased new destroyers and export frigates designs at MADEX 2025. By Eunhyuk Cha and Xavier Vavasseur At MADEX 2025, Hanwha
Japan Marine United (JMU) showed for the first time conceptual designs for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s future destroyers – DDGX and DDX – during
New destroyer becomes by far the largest surface combatant in North Korean fleet. However, while a second hull appears to be under construction, most technical
The next phase of the KDDX program, the Republic of Korea Navy’s next-generation destroyer project and a key asset of the newly established Task Fleet
The PMS 460 DDG(X) Program Office showcased a new rendering during a celebration of outgoing program manager Captain Matt Schroeder.
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer USS Basilone (DDG 122) in New York City.
