North Korea's New Navy Destroyer Could Reportedly Rival America's Burke-Class Ships

North Korea's navy is ranked 23rd in the world by sheer tonnage, with a fleet consisting mainly of offshore patrol vessels and tactical nuclear submarines. The country is bolstering its navy with the Choe Hyon-class of destroyers, with the inaugural ship, Choe Hyon, completing a series of missile tests in April 2026. The tests showcased the ship's integrated weapons command system, navigation systems, and anti-jamming systems, demonstrating its formidable capabilities.