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North Korean Military Satellite Launch Fails After Rocket Explodes

DPRK NATA’s Report on Successful Launch of Reconnaissance Satellite in 2023. KCNA Image

North Korea’s attempt to put a second military reconnaissance satellite into orbit failed on Monday when the rocket carrying the satellite exploded mid-flight.
According to state media, the explosion was likely due to the reliability of the rocket engine. Meanwhile, Japan reported on Monday that a WL-10 (Wing Loong-10) unmanned aerial vehicle had been operating over the East China Sea that day, marking the...

https://news.usni.org/2024/05/28/north-korean-military-satellite-launch-fails-after-rocket-explodes

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Following U.S. Air Force Drills

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North Korea test-fired a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a new autonomous navigation system on Friday, reported state media on Saturday. The last weapons test North Korea conducted was on Apr. 22, when it fired SRBMs in a nuclear command-and-control test.
The test firing verified the accuracy and reliability of the autonomous navigation system was reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, which also reported that the firing was overseen by North Korean leader Kim...

https://news.usni.org/2024/05/22/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-following-u-s-air-force-drills

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles in Nuclear Command and Control Test

North Korean short-range ballistic missile launch on April 22, 2024. KCNA Photo

North Korea on Monday conducted a firing drill of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), with state media Korean Central News Agency reporting that it was a firing of “super-large multiple rocket units” simulating a nuclear counterattack and marking the first use of its Haekbangashoe nuclear weapon combined management system.

The purpose of the North Korean drill, which was overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong...

https://news.usni.org/2024/04/23/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-in-nucelar-command-and-control-test

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