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North Korea Tests Advanced Weapon Systems — Reports
North Korea Tests Advanced Weapon Systems — Reports
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The DPRK’s Academy of Defence Science and Missile Administration conducted a series of tests of key weapon systems on April 6–8, KCNA reported.
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The tests included electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and tactical missile warheads, as well as verification of a mobile short-range anti-aircraft missile system.The Hwasongpho-11 Ka tactical ballistic missile, equipped with a cluster warhead, can “reduce to ashes any target covering an area of 6.5~7 hectares with the highest-density power,” the report said.The agency stressed that the tests are part of regular efforts to continuously develop and upgrade the DPRK’s armed forces and strengthen national defense.
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North Korea Tests Advanced Weapon Systems — Reports
The DPRK’s Academy of Defence Science and Missile Administration conducted a series of tests of key weapon systems on April 6–8, KCNA reported.
The tests included electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and tactical missile warheads, as well as verification of a mobile short-range anti-aircraft missile system.
The Hwasongpho-11 Ka tactical ballistic missile, equipped with a cluster warhead, can “reduce to ashes any target covering an area of 6.5~7 hectares with the highest-density power,” the report said.
The agency stressed that the tests are part of regular efforts to continuously develop and upgrade the DPRK’s armed forces and strengthen national defense.
