Monday, April 18, 2022

North Korea Fires New Tactical Guided Weapons System

North Korea fired new tactical guided weapon system in another effort to boost its arsenal on Saturday  

Daily Mail: North Korea fires new tactical guided weapons system in another effort to try and boost its arsenal after testing 'monster' nuclear missile last month 

* North Korea tested a new tactical guided weapons system amid signs that the country will resume nuclear testing 

* South Korea's military said it detected two projectiles launched from North's east coast toward the sea on Saturday 

* The new system is reportedly 'significance in drastically improving the firepower of the frontline long-range artillery units' 

* The missile flew about 68 miles with an apogee of 25 kilometers and maximum speed of under Mach 4, which is roughly 3,070.mph 

* Kim Jong Un 'gave important instructions on further building up the defense capabilities and nuclear combat forces of the country' 

North Korea fired a new tactical guided weapons system over the weekend in another effort to boost its arsenal after testing a 'monster' nuclear missile last month. 

The report comes amid signs North Korea could soon resume nuclear testing, according to South Korean and U.S. officials, and after Kim Jong Un broke a self-imposed moratorium on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) testing with a launch last month.  

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WNU Editor: The Pentagon has responded .... Pentagon reacts to North Korea's claim it launched 'tactical guided weapon' (FOX News).  

Update: This is not going to happen .... U.S. urges North Korea back to talks after nuclear-capable missile test (CBS). 

North Korea Fires New Tactical Guided Weapons System  

North Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capability -- AP  

North Korean leader Kim observes missile test to boost nuclear capabilities -- CNBC/Reuters  

North Korea tests new weapons system to enhance 'tactical nukes' -- France 24  

North Korean military conducts 12th missile launch of 2022 -- Axios  

North Korea says it tested new tactical guided weapon -- The Hill  

North Korea conducts test launch of two short-range missiles -- UPI  

North Korean leader shown observing weapons test as country fires projectiles into eastern waters -- CNN

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