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North Korea Tests Submarine Cruise Missiles
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles for submarine launch, aiming to boost underwater nuclear capabilities.
In brief
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles for submarine launch, aiming to boost underwater nuclear capabilities. North Korea tested cruise missiles designed for submarine launch to strengthen its underwater military systems. Originally reported by Dw.
North Korea Tests Submarine Cruise Missiles
North Korea said Wednesday it test-fired cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines to test readiness of underwater combat systems.
“North Korea said Wednesday it test-fired cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines to test the readiness of the country's underwater combat systems and strengthen the Navy's capabilities.”
Strategic Nuclear Capabilities
North Korea's state media described the weapons as strategic, implying intent to arm them with nuclear warheads.
“A North Korean state media report described the weapons as strategic, implying an intent to arm them with nuclear warheads.”
Submarine Testing Progress
North Korea has pushed ahead with modern missile submarines and both ballistic and cruise missile developments.
“North Korea has pushed ahead with modern missile submarines and both ballistic and cruise missile developments.”
The key point
North Korea tested cruise missiles designed for submarine launch to strengthen its underwater military systems.
