According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an American think tank, North Korea is building its largest warship, a new guided missile frigate at the Nampho shipyard. Satellite images taken on Sunday show the ship being built in a floating dry dock on the west coast of the country. The length of the vessel, mostly covered with camouflage netting, is estimated at about 140 meters (459 ft). If confirmed, it will be the largest warship ever built by North Korea.
Construction of the ship began in May 2024, but the details have only recently become known from open sources. Satellite images analyzed by South Korea show that the ship is equipped with a vertical launch system (VSP) for anti-aircraft, anti-ship and cruise missiles, and also has a designated area for artillery installation. This indicates that North Korea is moving towards more powerful warships than those previously known.
Interestingly, North Korea has covered the ship under construction with a protective net, making it difficult to analyze its design using satellite images. This deliberate concealment of details indicates Pyongyang's desire to keep its key achievements secret from foreign intelligence services.
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