North Korea is testing the combat capabilities of the weapons systems of the multi-purpose destroyer Choe Ryong, which was launched last week, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
The destroyer's first weapons systems were tested on April 28 and 29. Test launches of hypersonic cruise missiles, strategic cruise missiles and anti-aircraft missiles were carried out, as well as firing of a 127-mm deck automatic gun. Anti-ship tactical guided weapons, deck-mounted automatic guns, smoke cannons and radio jamming guns were also tested.
According to KCNA, the tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who stressed the need to “accelerate the nuclear armament of the fleet to defend the state and maritime sovereignty from existing and potential threats“.