North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon



News North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design Colin Zwirko April 30, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un watches warship missile tests from Nampho \| Image: KCNA (April 30, 2025) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a range of missile launches from the country’s largest-ever warship after it was first unveiled over the weekend, according to state media. The tests on April 28 included offensive weapons from the deck of the destroyer like “supersonic cruise missiles, strategic cruise missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and test firing of a 127mm shipboard automatic gun,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday morning. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a range of missile launches from the country’s largest-ever warship after it was first unveiled over the weekend, according to state media. The tests on April 28 included offensive weapons from the deck of the destroyer like “supersonic cruise missiles, strategic cruise missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and test firing of a 127mm shipboard automatic gun,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday morning. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design

Colin Zwirko April 30, 2025

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

Kim Jong Un watches warship missile tests from Nampho | Image: KCNA (April 30, 2025)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a range of missile launches from the country’s largest-ever warship after it was first unveiled over the weekend, according to state media.

The tests on April 28 included offensive weapons from the deck of the destroyer like “supersonic cruise missiles, strategic cruise missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and test firing of a 127mm shipboard automatic gun,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday morning.

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