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North Korea places tactical nukes front and center with New Year’s Day launch
DPRK seeks to make KN-25 the backbone of its tactical nuclear forces, though the weapon likely can’t play that role yet
January 1, 2023
North Korea seeks to eliminate blind spots with satellite eyes in the sky
Improving situational awareness would help DPRK strike targets in conflict but could also have a stabilizing effect
December 20, 2022
North Korea’s engine test brings it a step closer to dream of solid-fuel ICBMs
Like a firework waiting to be lit, solid-propellant missiles can be ready for use quickly in a conflict
December 19, 2022
North Korea’s first successful test of massive missile puts US homeland in range
Hwasong-17 likely designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads, but its cumbersome size also creates vulnerabilities
November 19, 2022
North Korea’s unprecedented missile launches provide a sneak peek at nuclear war
State media report underscores challenges to US-ROK defenses and reveals new ICBM possibly for testing advanced payloads
November 7, 2022
On North Korea, US National Defense Strategy consistent but unimaginative
A lack of broader policy change shows DPRK that more military modernization may be only way to change status quo with US
November 3, 2022
North Korea’s cruise missiles probably aren’t nuclear yet but still pose threats
Miniaturizing warhead to fit on cruise missiles is technical challenge DPRK will likely try to overcome in nuclear tests
October 18, 2022
North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems
‘New’ midrange missile and range of other weapons shown in state media underscore DPRK’s tremendous nuclear ambitions
October 10, 2022
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before
October 5, 2022
UN report underscores unprecedented ‘intensity’ of North Korean weapons testing
New Panel of Experts report probes DPRK claims about tactical nuclear missile, says nuke test site ready at short notice
September 21, 2022
