It 5 October inspected North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un Jong U in «Choe Hyon»-klasse destroyer During the military exhibition «National Defense Development-2025»along with the participants from the opening ceremony.
according to Yonhap and the account @clashreport Has the vessel undergone significant modernizations compared to previous versions, which show pyongyangs continued efforts to strengthen its naval capacity.
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The modernized destroyer is now equipped with Additional 14.5 mm kpvt machine gun along the circumference of the hull, with a total 10 to 12 units – A change that analysts believe may be inspired by Russia’s defense minister Sergy Sjojgu.
In addition, the old copy is of And-630m-System replaced with a new air defense complex that has Integrated radar and electro-optic systemwith a design similar to the Chinese models Type 730 and Type 1130.
Experts point out that the replacement of the AK-630 was an expected upgrade, as the system is considered obsolete for modern warships.
In the recently published images one can clearly see the inside of the bridge on Choe Hyon-Class The Destroyer -Without the Slad, used to be used -which suggests a more open attitude from the North Korean regime to showcase its technological progress.
The event took place just a few days before the long -awaited The 80-year military parade of Korea’s Labor Partyplanned to October 10and reinforced Kim Jong UNS message about strengthening the armed forces and the development of an independent national defense industry.
Sources: Yonhap | @ClashReport | Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and is reviewed by the editorial staff.
