Analysis Of Latest Missile Launches Reveals Apparent Upgraded Scuds

September 08 2016

North Korea

Experts viewing the missiles fired by North Korea on Monday say they appear to be of an upgraded type, reports KBS World Radio News (South Korea).

Video footage of the launch released by North Korean media showed ballistic missiles with the sharp tips associated with Scud-type weapons, noted analysts cited by KBS. No Dong intermediate-range ballistic missiles have bottle-shaped warheads.

The missiles also employed 8 x 8 launchers, while the No Dong uses a 10 x 10 launch...

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