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North Korea Tests New Cluster-Bomb Warhead

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North Korea says it has tested a new cluster-bomb warhead designed for tactical ballistic missiles, saying it can destroy an area of up to 13 hectares. Pyongyang says it intends to deploy the warhead by the end of the year. The test comes as North Korea has stepped up its military activity in recent weeks, including the launch of 10 ballistic missiles on Thursday.

North Korea Tests New Weapon

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North Korea says it has tested a new warhead for its tactical ballistic missiles.

North Korea state says they tested a new cluster-bomb warhead, which it says can destroy areas of up to 13 hectares. Pyongyang intends to deploy them by the end of the year. North Korea has ramped up military activity in the past few weeks, test-firing 10 ballistic missiles on Thursday.