North Korea Tests Cluster Warhead for Tactical Ballistic Missile
Source Summary
North Korea conducted a test of a cluster warhead designed for tactical ballistic missiles, according to Pyongyang's announcement. The warhead is claimed to devastate up to 32 acres. North Korea plans to equip military units with four types of cluster warheads by the end of the year.
Why it matters
North Korea's development and planned deployment of cluster warheads represents an expansion of its tactical nuclear and conventional weapons capabilities, with direct implications for regional security on the Korean Peninsula.
