North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korean state media said the tests were aimed at assessing the readiness of the country's underwater combat systems, improving the Navy's ability to…
The Hindu reports: North Korean state media said the tests were aimed at assessing the readiness of the country's underwater combat systems, improving the Navy's ability to carry out strategic missions and demonstrating the reliability of its nuclear deterrent.
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