North Korea: KCNA Says Cluster-Bomb Warhead for Tactical Ballistic Missiles Tested
North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Sunday, November 1, that the country's defence science research institutes had tested a major weapon system intended to assess the combat adaptation and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles.
The test found that a standard Type 2 cluster bomb warhead can destroy a target area of 12 to 13 hectares at its highest density, KCNA said. The cluster bomb warheads fall into four categories, an official at North Korea's missile administration said without elaborating. North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes, KCNA said.
Pyongyang has ramped up its show of force in recent weeks with multiple missile tests and a drone exhibition, and analysts said the tests could be part of efforts to modernise the military. North Korea has also gained experience in modern warfare by sending troops to the war in Ukraine for its ally Moscow.
North Korea test-fired around 10 ballistic missiles from its east coast toward the sea on Thursday, October 29, when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited South Korea for a summit.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 照片：弹道导弹试射（资料图），印度国防部，Wikimedia Commons，GODL-India 授权 / Photo: ballistic missile test launch, by the Ministry of Defence of India, Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India
