Key Highlights
- The official Korean Central News Agency said Sunday’s drill involving a hypersonic weapon system was meant to examine its readiness, enhance missile troops’ firepower operational skills and evaluate operational capabilities of the country’s war deterrent.
- “Through today’s launching drill, we can confirm that a very important technology task for national defense has been carried out,” Kim said, according to KCNA.
- “We must continuously upgrade the military means, especially offensive weapon systems.” The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the U. S.
- and South Korea's missile defense shields.
- In past years, North Korea has performed a series of tests to acquire it, but many foreign experts question whether the tested missiles have achieved their desired speed and maneuverability during flights.
