The new solid-propellant rocket could be equipped with a hypersonic warhead capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
North Korea has tested a “new type” medium-range ballistic missile, the Hwasong-16B. DW reported this with reference to the country’s state media on Wednesday, April 3.
The new solid-propellant rocket may reportedly be equipped with a hypersonic warhead capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the report said.
The country’s leader Kim Jong-un, under whose leadership the Hwasong-16B was tested, called the missile “another powerful strategic offensive weapon” and said the DPRK could equip all of “tactical, operational-tactical and strategic missiles of various ranges” with solid fuel engines and nuclear warheads.
Pyongyang’s stated goal is the ability to strike an enemy anywhere in the world.
We remind you that the DPRK announced the tests of the Hwasal-2 missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
It was previously reported that North Korea tested a new main battle tank during military exercises. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was present at the military maneuvers, personally piloted the new combat vehicle during a training battle.
Source: korrespondent
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