North Korea announced on July 2 that it successfully test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile named Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5, capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class warhead. The missile was tested to verify flight stability and accuracy over distances ranging from 90 to 500 kilometers. South Korea confirmed two ballistic missile launches on July 1, with flight distances of 600 and 120 kilometers respectively. The tests coincide with North Korea’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities amid perceived threats from the U.S. and its allies.
North Korea Tests New Tactical Ballistic Missile, Heightening Regional Tensions
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