North Korea revealed the Choe Hyon, a 5,000-ton frigate equipped with advanced weaponry such as missile vertical launchers. Analysts suggest that the ship's capabilities indicate possible Russian support or inspiration in its development. This unveiling coincides with claims of North Korean troops assisting Russia in Ukraine, further indicating a stronger military alliance. The Choe Hyon's air defense system, resembling Russia's Pantsir S-1, serves as a key indicator of this cooperation, raising alarms among Western nations about the implications of this relationship.
"The timing of the ship's construction and the question marks around the exact nature of Russian support for the DPRK suggest that it might well be more than a simple copy."
"Images show the Choe Hyon fitted with a missile defense system that closely resembles Russia's Pantsir S-1, which fires medium-range guided missiles at aerial threats."
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