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Kim Jong Un Orders Repaired Destroyer Commissioned After Shipboard Missile and Weapons Tests

The move signals Pyongyang’s push to field larger, potentially nuclear‑capable naval strike forces and to speed up its shipbuilding program.

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

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

USS Zumwalt Completes Builder’s Sea Trials After Hypersonic Conversion

MBDA Delivers First Fast-Tracked ASTER Missiles under OCCAR Programme

Japan and Philippines Advance Talks on Destroyer Transfer

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