North Korea unveiled a new launch system during the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
The images were released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The launch system is mounted on a three-axle chassis and equipped with a launcher containing 22 tubes, capable of firing surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles.
According to the site Militarnyi, a detailed analysis of the system concluded that the vehicle is equipped with an antenna for missile flight correction. However, its purpose remains unknown.
It is also unclear whether the vehicle can launch missiles independently or if it is part of a battery that includes support vehicles. Comparing the North Korean system with other similar systems, its intended use remains a mystery.
In the case of Israel’s Spike-NLOS, control can be conducted from a single platform, while the Japanese long-range system Type 96 uses additional vehicles, such as a radar vehicle for target detection and a command post.
Meanwhile, some believe that North Korea’s new military vehicle resembles an American Switchblade-style drone launch system, which launches drones from tubular transport and launch containers.
Photo: KCNA. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
