Pyongyang reportedly tested anti-ship, air defense, and strike systems aboard a 5,000-ton destroyer<\/p>\n
North Korea has tested a strategic cruise missile and other weapon systems aboard its newest naval destroyer, KCNA state news agency reported Sunday. The country\u2019s leader Kim Jong-un reportedly observed the launch and evaluations of the vessel\u2019s combat systems.
\nConducted on July 3 aboard the newly built 5,000-ton warship Kang Kon, the tests reportedly assessed the vessel\u2019s target detection and information processing capabilities, integrated firepower system, naval guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare equipment as part of its performance evaluation.
\nThe news agency cited Kim as hailing the reliability and combat effectiveness of the destroyer\u2019s weapon systems.
\nThe North Korean leader reportedly noted that recent advances in domestic weapons development demonstrated the potential of the country\u2019s naval combat systems to strengthen military readiness for strategic operations.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
Kim also outlined further plans for developing additional surface and underwater combat systems and deploying them in operational waters, according to the report.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
He called for continued efforts to expand North Korea\u2019s war deterrence and war-fighting capabilities, KCNA noted.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
The country\u2019s leader ordered officials to complete the destroyer\u2019s testing program and commission the vessel into the navy within two months, according to the report.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
Kim reportedly convened a consultative meeting later in the day on the development of the country\u2019s shipbuilding industry.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
In June, Pyongyang commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon and announced plans to deploy the Kang Kon, a vessel of the same class, as part of North Korea\u2019s broader naval modernization drive.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA <\/p>\n
He also revealed plans to follow the current destroyer program with a new class of 10,000-ton strategic surface combatants.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0 KCNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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