North Korea tested cluster-bomb warheads in a recent weapons drill.
North Korea launched around 10 ballistic missiles on Thursday and tested a cluster-munition warhead. The test aimed to assess effectiveness of cluster-bomb warheads on tactical missiles. North Korea plans to deploy four types of such warheads by year-end. A Standard Type 2 warhead can destroy 12 to 13 hectares.
- North Korea conducted a new weapons test to assess cluster-munition warhead effectiveness.
- State media reported North Korea tested a dispersal warhead for a strategic cruise missile.
- The Missile Administration confirmed a Standard Type 2 cluster-bomb warhead can destroy a target area of 12 to 13 hectares.
- The cruise missile warhead can destroy a target area of 5 to 6 hectares.
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