North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development - Reuters
North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development Reuters
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded, high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons, marking a significant development in the country's strategic military capabilities. The engine reportedly achieved a thrust of 2,500 kilotons, surpassing a previous model tested in September. While the test aligns with Kim's goal of acquiring more agile, hard-to-detect missiles targeting the U.S. and its allies, some experts question the reliability of the test due to missing technical data and past exaggerations by North Korea.
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