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DPRK Successfully Tests ICBM Hwasongpho-19, Demonstrating Strategic Deterrence

The DPRK conducted a successful test of its latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19, demonstrating the country's strategic capabilities and deterring potential threats. The missile flew for 5,156 seconds before landing in the open waters off the country's east coast, with no negative impact on neighboring countries. The test further updated the country's strategic missile capability and showcased its advanced strategic deterrent, which …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

China Daily

SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a "crucial" test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasongpho-19 on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday. The test updated the recent record of the strategic missile capability of the DPRK and demonstrated the modernity and credibility of the country's powerful strategic deterrent, and the latest strategic …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 05:52 SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a "crucial" test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasongpho-19 on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday. The test updated the recent record of the strategic missile capability of the DPRK and demonstrated the modernity and credibility of the country's powerful strategic …

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North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile: What It Means for the World

Firstpost

North Korea test-fired a long-range ballistic missile, the most advanced weapon in its arsenal, on Thursday. The missile, known as the Hwasong-18, is capable of reaching the US mainland. The launch is seen as a response to US and South Korea's accusations that North Korea is sending troops to Russia to support the war in Ukraine. The missile's long range …

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Australia to Boost Missile Production: A Response to China's ICBM Test

Al Jazeera

Australia plans to increase its missile defence capability and long-range strike capability in response to China's test of an ICBM in the South Pacific. The country will deploy SM-6 missiles on its navy destroyer fleet to provide ballistic missile defence, and will also establish a new factory to produce the rapidly deployable, surface-to-surface weapons for export.

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1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows to boost nuke capability after observing new ICBM launch

The Hindu

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further bolster his country's nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the country's second test flight of a new Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile designed to strike the mainland U.S., state media reported July 13. Mr. Kim's statement suggests North Korea would ramp up weapons testing activities to expand its arsenals in response to recent …

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1 year, 8 months ago

What is solid-fuel technology that powered North Korea’s ‘most powerful missle’ yet?

Firstpost

North Korea said its latest weapons test was of a “solid-fuel” intercontinental ballistic missile. News agency Korean Central News Agency reported the new “Hwasung-18” ICBM “was test fired on Thursday as the key means of strategic military force.” The North Korean leader said the ICBM’s development “will greatly reorganise our strategic deterrence and reinforce effectiveness of our nuclear counterattack.” Here …

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1 year, 8 months ago

What’s solid-fuel technology and why’s North Korea developing it?

Al Jazeera

A look at the characteristics of solid-fuel technology and how it can help North Korea improve its missile systems. Vann Van Diepen, a former US government weapons expert who now works with the Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, 38 North, said solid-fuel missiles are easier and safer to operate. North Korea said the development of its new solid-fuel ICBM, the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea says ICBM launch was response to rivals' drills

The Hindu

North Korea said March 17 that its latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch was intended to send a “stronger warning” over combined U.S. military exercises with South Korea, blaming those for creating a “most unstable security environment” in the region. Thursday’s launch from North Korea’s capital area came hours before South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol traveled to Tokyo for a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

North Korea unveils 'record' number of ICBMs at military parade

The Hindu

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw a major military parade showcasing a record number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles, state media reported Thursday, including what analysts said was possibly a new solid-fuelled ICBM. The parade on Wednesday to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's armed forces featured fireworks, military bands and uniformed soldiers marching in unison to …

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2 years ago

North Korea performs key test to build more threatening ICBM

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of a “high-thrust solid-fuel motor” for a new strategic weapon, state media reported Friday, a development that could allow him to possess a more mobile, harder-to-detect arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles that can reach the mainland U.S. Thursday’s “static firing test” of a missile engine at the …

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2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities

Al Jazeera

North Korea has launched more than 60 missiles this year. North Korea has conducted a record number of missile launches this week, including an apparent intercontinental ballistic missile, bringing the total number of missiles fired to more than 60 so far this year. North Korea also conducted missile launches from the international airport outside the capital, Pyongyang, and launched a …

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DPRK Successfully Tests ICBM Hwasongpho-19, Demonstrating Strategic Deterrence

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile: What It Means for the World

Australia to Boost Missile Production: A Response to China's ICBM Test

North Korea's Kim vows to boost nuke capability after observing new ICBM launch

What is solid-fuel technology that powered North Korea’s ‘most powerful missle’ yet?

What’s solid-fuel technology and why’s North Korea developing it?

North Korea says ICBM launch was response to rivals' drills

North Korea unveils 'record' number of ICBMs at military parade

North Korea performs key test to build more threatening ICBM

North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities