Executive Summary As of May 8, 2026, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae personally inspected the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class destroyer during its final maneuverability and combat-readiness trials, ordering its transfer to the Korean People’s Navy by mid-June 2026. Two vessels of the class were commissioned in 2025 … Leggi tutto North Korea’s Destroyer Fleet Surge: Choe Hyon-Class Buildup and Russia Strategic Partnership OSINT Analysis