North Korea tested the latest air defense system and launched strategic cruise missiles. KCNA reported this. The launch was led by Army General Kim Jong-sik. According to the agency, the technical characteristics of the air defense system and the ability to identify and recognize targets have been confirmed. During the long-range strategic cruise missile fire unit exercise, a virtual airfield strike was practiced. Pyongyang called these events part of efforts to technically update combat systems. The current launch was the fourth test of a North Korean weapon in a month.

North Korea tested the latest air defense system and launched strategic cruise missiles. KCNA reported this. The launch was led by Army General Kim Jong-sik. According to the agency, the technical characteristics of the air defense system and the ability to identify and recognize targets have been confirmed. During the long-range strategic cruise missile fire unit exercise, a virtual airfield strike was practiced. Pyongyang called these events part of efforts to technically update combat systems. The current launch was the fourth test of a North Korean weapon in a month.