Aa.Tr North Korea Tests Cluster Bomb Warhead Amid Rising Tensions
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- •North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead on October 31, 2026.
- •The warhead can destroy a target area of 12 to 13 hectares.
- •All four types of cluster-bomb warheads will be available to military units by the end of 2026.
On October 31, 2026, North Korea conducted a test of a cluster-bomb warhead designed for tactical ballistic missiles, as reported by state media KCNA. The test aimed to assess the warhead's combat adaptability and destructive power, confirming it can devastate a target area of 12 to 13 hectares. North Korea's Missile Administration plans to classify the warheads into four categories and make them available to military units by the end of 2026. This test follows a series of missile launches and military drills amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, particularly after a landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers. South Korea's military monitored the launch, which was fired from Chongju towards the Yellow Sea. The test is part of North Korea's ongoing military modernization efforts, which include recent trials of various weapon systems.
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