North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans for 10,000-ton warships as part of a broader push to build a nuclear-capable navy, according to North Korean state media. No timeline or specific construction schedule was provided.
Kim Jong Un has unveiled plans for a new class of 10,000-ton warships and an overall vision for a nuclear navy, North Korean state media reported Wednesday. The announcement builds on an earlier directive in June to accelerate construction of a 10,000-ton missile ship, as The Zioneer reported on June 23. The latest statement appears to broaden the scope from a single ship to a fleet-level ambition, though no timeline or specific construction schedule was disclosed. The move aligns with Pyongyang's repeated assertion that its nuclear status is non-negotiable, and follows recent production orders for ballistic missiles. The specifics of the 'nuclear navy'—whether it refers to nuclear-powered vessels, nuclear-armed surface ships, or both—remain unclear.
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