North Korean leader inspects powerful US-targeting rocket motor in latest launch drill
On March 29, Pyongyang conducted a successful static fire test of the high-thrust solid-fuel engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking mainland United States. Kim Jong-un personally oversaw ground operations as officials confirmed that North Korea is advancing its strategic military capabilities with this new propulsion system designed to deliver warheads across long distances.
Key Points
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1North Korea's state media reported that Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the successful completion and testing phase for an upgraded, powerful rocket motor.
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2The specific component tested was identified as a new type of high-thrust solid-fuel engine utilizing advanced composite carbon fiber materials.
Developments
Perspectives
North Korea conducted an engine test for a powerful, high-thrust rocket capable of hitting the US mainland as part of its five-year military escalation program to upgrade strategic strike means.
— [Mar 29, 03:40] North Korea conducts engine test of powerful missile capable of hitting US (Indiatoday.in)North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed a ground test using composite carbon fiber materials and hailed it as an advancement to boost the country's strategic military capability.
— [Mar 29, 03:19] NKorea testing of missiles capable of targeting US (Perthnow.com.au)State media KCNA reported that Kim Jong-un oversaw a test involving special operations forces training and inspections of new main battle tanks alongside the solid-fuel engine.
— [Mar 28, 23:15] North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development (Thehindu)(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine.
— [Mar 28, 03:19] Corée du Nord: Kim Jong-un assiste à un nouvel essai de moteur de missile à combustible solide (Lefigaro.fr)(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine using composite carbon fiber materials.
— [Mar 29, 03:15] North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland (Independent.co.uk)