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Zitat:North Korea Tests New Destroyer Ahead of Commissioninghttps://maritime-executive.com/article/n...missioning
North Korean state media is hailing the successful tests of the first ship in a new generation of destroyers ahead of the vessel’s commissioning. Leader Kim Jong Un attended two days of testing, including maneuverability and the launch of cruise missiles, saying the country was proceeding towards having a “powerful offensive force” and that progress on the nuclear armament of the navy is being “carried out satisfactorily.”
The 5,000-ton missile destroyer named Choe Hyon was launched last year at the Nampo Shipyard and is reported to be undergoing sail testing to evaluate its capabilities. State media reported that Kim was at the shipyard on March 3 and 4 to personally inspect the combat and political training and the ongoing operational capability evaluation test process, all of which was pronounced successful.
During the two days, media reports said Kim announced, “I will build the most powerful navy.” In the past, he has said that North Korea would have a fleet of blue ocean vessels capable of long-distance operations.
Schneemann