North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a 155mm self-propelled howitzer with an extended range of up to 65 km, according to state media. The system is part of efforts to boost military capabilities against South Korea.
This morning, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a 155mm self-propelled howitzer with an extended firing range of up to 65 kilometers, according to state media. The artillery system is part of Pyongyang's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities against South Korea.
The test follows a series of recent military displays by North Korea. As The Zioneer has reported, Kim has ordered a 2.5-fold increase in missile production, unveiled plans for a nuclear-capable navy including 10,000-ton warships, and announced an imminent nuclear missile drill. This howitzer test adds a new conventional-strike capability with the range to threaten the Seoul metropolitan area.
No details on the exact number of howitzers tested or timeline for deployment have been reported. The test was reported by a single state media outlet; no independent confirmation is available.
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