North Korea conducts test of 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers
North Korean state media reported on Sunday that the country's armed forces conducted a successful test of a "state of the art" multiple rocket launcher system.
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- Published Date: 01:06 | 15 March 2026
North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art" multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.
Kim Jong Un oversaw the test on Saturday, which "involved twelve 600mm-calibre ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers and two artillery companies", the Korean Central News Agency said.
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