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North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles From New Destroyer

The launches signal a push toward sea-based, possibly nuclear-capable strike options now under review by both countries' intelligence services.

Japan’s JS Chokai Certified to Launch Tomahawk Missiles After U.S. Navy Refit

Kim Jong-un Tests New Pistol at Pyongyang Arms Plant, Orders Production Expansion

Kim Oversees Cruise Missile Test From New Destroyer, Orders Two Warships a Year

Kim Jong Un Oversees Naval Test as North Korea Touts Progress on Nuclear-Armed Fleet

Navy Removes USS Mason Captain Over Loss of Confidence During Pre‑Deployment Drills

South Korea Completes First Fleet-Level Drill Under New Task Fleet Command

Kim Jong Un Tours Overhauled 5,000-Ton Destroyer, Orders Faster Naval Buildup

Japan Sends First Destroyer to U.S. for Yearlong Tomahawk Upgrades and Training

India and US Destroyers Conduct Arabian Sea Drill to Boost Interoperability

Japan and Philippines Advance Talks on Destroyer Transfer

North Korea Relaunches Kang Kon Destroyer, Plans Two More for 2026

North Korea Refloats Capsized Destroyer Ahead of Party Congress

North Korea Rights Capsized Destroyer, Begins Rajin Drydock Repairs

Japan Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait for First Time

Navy Commander Relieved of Duty Following Backward Rifle Scope Photo