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NavalIndo-PacificJul 06, 2026

North Korea's Kang Kon Destroyer Signals New Naval Strike Era with Mass Cruise Missile Launch

North Korea's new Kang Kon-class destroyer conducted a mass cruise missile launch, signalling a new KPN surface strike capability. Vessel reportedly carries up to 74 VLS cells with Hwasal-2 land-attack missiles. Marks major shift in DPRK maritime posture. Concerns for regional maritime defense planning.

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