North Korea Develops New Ballistic Missile Control System

Defense News ,North Korea :- North Korea has announced a significant milestone in its missile development program, revealing the successful development of a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher, accompanied by controllable shells. According to state media KCNA, the Academy of Defence Science, overseeing the country's missile development, conducted a "ballistic control" test firing of 240-mm calibre controllable multiple rocket launcher shells on Sunday.

The strategic importance of the 240 mm-caliber multiple rocket launcher is set to be "reevaluated," with its role on battlefields expected to increase significantly due to what North Korea refers to as "rapid technical improvement," as reported by KCNA. The integration of the newly developed shell and ballistic control system is anticipated to bring about a "qualitative change" in North Korea's multiple rocket launcher force.

This achievement comes in the wake of a series of missile tests conducted by North Korea in recent weeks, coinciding with the strengthening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. These developments have faced criticism from the United States and its allies, who view them as escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

Amid these advancements, North Korea has accused the U.S. and South Korea of heightening tensions through their large-scale military drills. The situation remains dynamic, with the successful ballistic control test marking a significant stride in North Korea's pursuit of advanced missile technology and its potential implications for regional stability.