North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles
North Korea’s state media KCNA reported that defense science research institutes tested a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles. KCNA said the test was intended to assess the warhead’s combat adaptation and power, and that a standard Type 2 warhead could destroy 12 to 13 hectares at highest density. Reuters separately reported North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles Thursday.
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North Korea’s defense science research institutes tested a major weapon system, state media KCNA reported Sunday. KCNA said the test was intended to assess the combat adaptability and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles. It said a standard Type 2 cluster-bomb warhead could destroy a target area of 12 to 13 hectares at its highest density. An unnamed official at North Korea’s missile administration said the cluster-bomb warheads fall into four categories, without elaborating.
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- Internazionale (with Reuters) — North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
- WSAU News/Talk Radio (with Reuters) — North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM | Wausau, Stevens Point
- yna.co.kr — N. Korea tests cluster bomb mountable on tactical ballistic missiles
Verifier’s note
Internazionale and WSAU report Reuters’ account that North Korea’s state media said defense research institutes tested a major weapon system. Yonhap independently reports North Korea’s cluster-bomb test, matching the central claim.