North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
- North Korea revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction, posing a significant threat to South Korea and the U.S., according to state media reports.
- The submarine is estimated to be 6,000 to 7,000 tons and capable of carrying about 10 missiles, according to submarine expert Moon Keun-sik.
- Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for modernization in naval capabilities to counteract U.S.-led military threats, as reported by KCNA.
- Recent statements from North Korea indicate a push for advancements in underwater warfare, which poses new detection challenges for rivals.
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A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
North Korea tends to time its military projects for maximum effect, and leader Kim Jong Un’s latest inspections of the country’s premier naval industries were no exception, signaling that the mid-2020s will bring significant changes to the DPRK navy’s traditional roles. The two frigates that Kim examined, one on each coast, have received an unusual […] The post A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover appear…
N Korea's nuclear sub engulfed in a sea of doubt
North Korea’s unveiling of its first nuclear-powered submarine marks a bold leap in its military ambitions, but skepticism but its actual capabilities is already floating to the surface. This month, multiple media sources reported that North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), signaling a significant advancement in its military capabilities amid […] The post N Korea’s nuclear sub engulfed in a sea of …
Concerns about a possible North Korean nuclear submarine under construction
The North Korean regime has unveiled the first images of what would be its first nuclear submarine. Kim Jong-un visited the shipyard where the ship is built. The North Korean leader assures himself that he wants to strengthen "radically" his naval forces. Information that could signal a change of power ratio in the region.
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