North Korea tests new missile launch system — report
Key takeaways
- North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery and precision cruise missiles, state news agency reported.
- The tests were overseen by the reclusive nation's leader Kim Jong Un, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
- They assessed the power of a "special mission warhead" on tactical ballistic missiles, the reliability of long-range multiple-launch artillery rockets the accuracy of AI-guided tactical cruise missiles, KCNA added.
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North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery and precision cruise missiles, state news agency reported. The country has been steadily upgrading its weapons arsenal.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EN3QSouth Korea said the missiles fired by the North flew about 80 kilometers (50 miles)Image: Pedro Pardo/AFPAdvertisement North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system, highlighting Pyongyang's efforts to steadily upgrade its tactical and conventional arsenal.
The tests were overseen by the reclusive nation's leader Kim Jong Un, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.