North Korea may have more mobile launchers for its ICBMs than previously known



News North Korea may have more mobile launchers for its ICBMs than previously known Expert cautions Pyongyang may be misleading observers about its fleet of transporter erector launchers, however Ethan Jewell April 27, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A procession of Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missiles role through Kim Il Sung Square during North Korea's April 25, 2022 military parade \| Image: KCNA Imagery from North Korea’s April 25 military parade suggests the country has more vehicles capable of transporting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than previously thought, though experts caution it is still possible Pyongyang is attempting to mislead observers. According to footage of the parade aired by Korean Central Television (KCTV), North Korea trotted out four transporter erector launchers (TEL) on Monday, with each carrying a Hwasong-17, Pyongyang’s largest ICBM to date. Imagery from North Korea’s April 25 military parade suggests the country has more vehicles capable of transporting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than previously thought, though experts caution it is still possible Pyongyang is attempting to mislead observers. According to footage of the parade aired by Korean Central Television (KCTV), North Korea trotted out four transporter erector launchers (TEL) on Monday, with each carrying a Hwasong-17, Pyongyang’s largest ICBM to date. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea may have more mobile launchers for its ICBMs than previously known

Expert cautions Pyongyang may be misleading observers about its fleet of transporter erector launchers, however

Ethan Jewell April 27, 2022

North Korea may have more mobile launchers for its ICBMs than previously known

A procession of Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missiles role through Kim Il Sung Square during North Korea's April 25, 2022 military parade | Image: KCNA

Imagery from North Korea’s April 25 military parade suggests the country has more vehicles capable of transporting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than previously thought, though experts caution it is still possible Pyongyang is attempting to mislead observers.

According to footage of the parade aired by Korean Central Television (KCTV), North Korea trotted out four transporter erector launchers (TEL) on Monday, with each carrying a Hwasong-17, Pyongyang’s largest ICBM to date.

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