In brief
North Korea’s General Missile Bureau conducted a test of a cluster warhead for its tactical ballistic missile, claiming the standard Type 2 warhead can destroy 12‑13 hectares. The bureau chief also said the nation would allow units to choose among the four standard warhead types this year. These details were reported by TASS on July 17.
North Korea has reportedly tested a cluster warhead for its tactical ballistic missile, confirming that the standard type No. 2 can destroy an area of 12‑13 hectares, according to TASS.
The General Missile Bureau of North Korea conducted the test to assess the applicability and yield of the cluster warhead for combat use, the outlet reported.
The bureau chief explained the strategic intent behind the test:
General Missile Bureau Chief
We categorize cluster warheads as a special purpose warhead and warheads of four standard types. We will make it so this year that units can choose and use all these warheads with consideration of the operational target and features of the target to be destroyed.
These findings illustrate the country’s ongoing efforts to expand its tactical missile capabilities, a move that was disclosed by TASS on July 17.
