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North Korea tests upgraded tactical ballistic missile
North Korea has confirmed the successful test of a tactical ballistic missile, which the country's Missile Administration claims involved a technological upgrade to a key component. Officials stated the upgrade is intended to improve the performance and sophistication of their offensive weapons systems.
South Korean military officials reported that Pyongyang fired multiple missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling more than 900 kilometers. This activity follows a recent hypersonic glide vehicle test conducted by South Korea.
In response to South Korea's recent testing, Jang Chang Ha, head of North Korea's Missile Administration, questioned the validity of the hypersonic flight, noting that the vehicle showed no visible signs of heat damage or soot. The South Korean Defence Ministry countered that the vehicle was constructed with heat-resistant materials specifically to withstand such conditions.
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Jang Chang Ha · KCNA · Lee Jae Myung · North Korea · North Korea Missile Administration · North Korean Missile Administration · South Korea Defence Ministry
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea's Defence Ministry stated that its hypersonic missile used heat-resistant materials to prevent soot accumulation. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The missile component upgrade is intended to improve the performance and sophistication of offensive weapons systems. dailymeezan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jang Chang Ha, head of North Korea's Missile Administration, questioned the validity of South Korea's recent hypersonic glide vehicle test. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling over 900 kilometers. dailymeezan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] North Korea successfully tested a tactical ballistic missile to verify a technological upgrade to a key component. dailymeezan.com