North Korea tests new tactical ballistic missile with autonomous navigation system.
On May 18, 2024, North Korea announced the test-firing of a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a new autonomous navigation system, describing it as part of efforts to enhance its military capabilities. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test, although specific details such as the number of missiles fired were not disclosed.
North Korea announced the test-firing of a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a new autonomous navigation system, although specific details such as the number of missiles fired were not disclosed. (Picture source: KCNA)
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the accuracy and reliability of the new autonomous navigation system were confirmed through the test firing. The South Korean military also detected the launch, identifying it as several short-range ballistic missiles fired from Wonsan, a city on North Korea’s eastern coast. The missiles reportedly traveled approximately 300 kilometers before landing in the East Sea.