Kim Jong Un is building a fresh strategy at sea. In the background a fresh frigate
North Korean state media reported the construction of 2 fresh frigates for the country's Navy. Western media indicate that this is simply a change in Pyongyang military strategy, which implements fresh tactical systems thanks to increased cooperation with Russia.
In fresh days North Korea She boasted of building an atomic submarine. As it turns out, that's not all. While visiting Nampo shipyard on 8 March, Kim Jong Un He besides took note of the advancement made in the construction of 2 fresh frigates.
Ships are of different types. The first is intended to defend the coast and its hull was first spotted in satellite photos last year.
The second is to be able to carry out more demanding sea operations. State media Democratic People's Republic of Korea They do not specify the circumstantial parameters of the unit, but the industry-based Army designation service estimates that the ship will have a buoyancy of 3000 tonnes and will be capable of firing anti-aircraft missiles and maneuvering missiles.
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Implementation and usage of advanced rocket systems of ships is to be possible thanks to increased Pjongjangu's cooperation with Moscow.
KCNA has published 1 photograph of the frigate. It shows a hull whose structure indicates a task with reduced radar detection.
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Army designation stated that the construction of the frigate was a ‘unprecedented’ modernization of the North Korean fleet, which had so far focused on land troops, with submarine forces at sea as a priority.
‘New vessels means Strategic change in maritime doctrine Pjongjang, which aims to strengthen the projection of forces and defence capabilities," the service notes.
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