Published
Apr 27, 2025 11:36 PM by
The Maritime Executive
North Korea has unveiled a new class of heavily-armed frigate, a 5,000-tonne warship that possesses an unusually large array of weaponry. Given its fittings, and North Korea's claims, it is likely capable of launching ballistic missiles - and nuclear payloads.
Nampo Shipyard's newly-launched Choi Hyon is the first warship in North Korea that is fitted with vertical launch systems - and more than just one type. Just forward of the deckhouse, a block of VLS hatches shows two different sizes...
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