North Korea tested a new air defense system and launched missiles into the East Sea

Name: North Korea tested a new air defense system and launched missiles into the East Sea
Uploaded: 2026-11-05T03:58:13.000Z
Description: North Korea conducted tests of a new air defense system and launched several missiles into the East Sea. Pyongyang said it checked the technical characteristics of the new weapon, its ability to detect, recognize, and track targets. According to Nort

2026-11-05T03:58:13.000Z

North Korea conducted tests of a new air defense system and launched several missiles into the East Sea. Pyongyang said it checked the technical characteristics of the new weapon, its ability to detect, recognize, and track targets.

According to North Korean media, the tests of the new air defense system took place on Wednesday, November 4. They were conducted by the Rocket Forces Command of the DPRK under the supervision of Kim Chong Sik, a member of the Central Military Commission.

Pyongyang said the tests confirmed the technical characteristics and reliability of the new rocket components, as well as the operation of the intelligent mode of multiple guidance of the warhead.