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
On March 3 and 4, in the presence of Kim Jong Un, North Korea conducted operational tests of its advanced 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, which
North Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile (SSBN) submarine has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring
Only months after its commissioning on April 25, 2025, North Korea’s most advanced surface warship, the missile destroyer Choe Hyon (51), has reappeared featuring significant
North Korea focuses on improving quality of new solid-fuel missiles and hypersonic weapons, Japan defense white paper says. North Korea is focusing on improving the
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
North Korea recently showed the first images of its nuclear powered submarine. The boat, which had been rumoured for some time, is now looking more
In the summer of 2023, North Korea unveiled a cruise missile-armed corvette, marking a significant development in its naval capabilities. Now, just days before the
North Korea has revealed it’s latest submarine, a “tactical nuclear attack submarine”. Our analysis indicates that it will be armed with ten missiles.
