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Published on: 07/01/2025 | 00:00:00
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The hypersonic missile was fired from the outskirts of Pyongyang on Monday. It flew about 1,500km (932 miles) at 12 times the speed of sound, reaching an altitude of nearly 100km (62 miles) and manoeuvring to hit a target in waters off the country’s east coast. New carbon fibre composite materials were used in the missile’s engine section. Analysts said the new missile launch was concerning because it included technology few nations have access to. “What’s so alarming about this missile is that… Achieving such speeds requires materials that can withstand extreme conditions,” Yang said. Russia could transfer more advanced weapons technology to North Korea. North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said the missile was part of the country’s defences. “This is clearly a plan and effort for self-defence,” Kim said.
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