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world20 days ago•3 min saved

North Korea bets on long-range guns and its first destroyer as tensions rise

North Korea said it will deploy 155-mm self-propelled guns with a range over 37 miles capable of hitting the Seoul area and will commission its first destroyer, the Choe Hyon, in coming weeks. Kim Jong Un inspected a munitions factory, oversaw testing, and rode the destroyer to review its maneuverability, with his teenage daughter aboard. The regime also rewrote its constitution to drop references to peaceful unification and signaled a harder line toward the South while planning further border artillery deployments and two additional destroyers.

via NBC News|

#artillery #destroyer #kim-jong-un

world20 days ago•42 min saved

North Korea unveils long-range artillery and its first destroyer, signaling heightened tensions with Seoul

North Korea said it will deploy new long-range artillery capable of striking the Seoul metropolitan area this year and will commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks, a move Kim Jong Un showcased by visiting a munitions factory and inspecting the destroyer Choe Hyon. The weapons, including 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers with a range of over 60 kilometers, accompany broader border deployments and a hard‑line shift reflected in North Korea’s public stance, signaling increased tensions with South Korea as diplomacy remains stalled. Kim’s daughter was photographed aboard the destroyer during the public display.

via Yahoo|

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international-conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Houthis Target US Navy and Israeli Vessels in Yemen

A commercial vessel and a US destroyer were attacked off the coast of Yemen, according to the US military. Further details about the attack have not been provided at this time.

via Financial Times|

#attack #commercial-vessel #destroyer

defense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iran's New Destroyer Warship Raises Stakes in Maritime Tensions"

Iran has unveiled a new destroyer warship named IRIS Deylaman, which will join its Caspian Sea fleet. The destroyer is part of the Mowj or Moudge class of ships and is equipped with modern technology. Iran has been producing these locally made ships since the early 2000s to strengthen its navy. The new ship will primarily serve in the Caspian Sea, projecting Iran's influence in Central Asia, and will be involved in search and rescue, training, and other routine operations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#caspian-sea #defense #destroyer

military2 years ago•4 min saved

"Marine Hero's Legacy Lives On: Navy's Latest Destroyer Honors Courageous Company Savior"

The U.S. Navy has christened its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Harvey C. Barnum (DDG-124), in honor of Lt. Harvey C. Barnum, a Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. In December 1965, Barnum led his company out of a dire situation when they were cut off from the rest of the battalion and surrounded by enemy fire. He retrieved the company commander and radio operator, reorganized his Marines, and called in artillery fire while repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire. Barnum's Marines were eventually evacuated, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1967.

via Military.com|

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