North Korea tests new air defense system
North Korea has tested its newest air defense system.
Operativ Media reports, citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The test firing was conducted under the leadership of Army General Kim Jong Un, a member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.
During the test, the technical specifications and reliability of the missile's new materials, the capabilities of the intelligent multi-component guidance system, target detection and identification, as well as the performance of the data processing unit were confirmed.
On the same day, long-range strategic cruise missile units also held drills demonstrating firepower deployment. The missile crews conducted a precise strike on an airfield housing a simulated target.
The report noted that the tests and drills are a continuation of defense measures aimed at technical enhancement and boosting the reliability of combat systems.