North Korea tests new air-defense, cruise missiles — SkimNews
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- North Korea tested a newly designed air-defense missile system on Nov 4, with KCNA stating it verified the missile’s guidance modes and target-tracking capabilities.
- North Korea staged a cruise missile strike drill on Nov 4, simulating an attack on a virtual airport from its eastern long-range strategic unit.
- KCNA reported the air-defense test confirmed technical specifications and reliability of new materials and multiple guidance systems used in the missile.
- South Korean Defence Ministry confirmed on Nov 4 that Pyongyang launched multiple missiles toward the sea from the Sondok area on the east coast.
Why it matters: This marks North Korea’s fourth weapons launch in a month, signaling sustained advancement in its missile capabilities despite international sanctions. The repeated tests increase regional tensions and could prompt stronger U.S. or UN responses, especially with cruise and air-defense systems nearing operational deployment.
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