North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test at sea
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North Korea said they have been preparing and testing the drone since 2012, although the weapon was never mentioned before in state media until Friday.
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North Korea said they have been preparing and testing the drone since 2012, although the weapon was never mentioned before in state media until Friday.
North Korea claimed that it tested a "nuclear underwater attack drone" this week amid joint U.S. and South Korean military drills, according to state media outlet KCNA.
North Korea claimed Friday it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone able to unleash a "radioactive tsunami", as it blamed recent US-South Korea exercises for a deteriorating regional security…
By Brad Lendon and Yoonjung Seo, CNN North Korea on Friday claimed it had tested an underwater drone capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that could create a “radioactive tsunami” — however analysts urged skepticism.
North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic “radioactive tsunami” that would destroy naval strike groups and ports.
North Korea on Friday claimed to have tested an underwater drone capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that could create a "radioactive tsunami," however, analysts urged skepticism noting a lack of proof.
The new underwater weapon is designed to “stealthily infiltrate into operational waters” and target naval striker groups and enemy ports, North Korea claimed.
With the largest South Korea-U.S. spring war drills in six years in full swing, North Korea on Friday announced it had successfully tested a new weapons class, a nuclear underwater unmanned vehicle, or UUV, designed to take down targets with a radioactive tidal wave.
Pyongyang's new underwater drone is intended to be capable of carrying out sneak attacks in enemy waters. As a test went ahead, North Korea's Kim Jong Un condemned joint US-South Korean drills.
SEOUL, South Korea >>North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic “radioactive tsunami” that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the N…
Military analysts are dubious of the latest wild claims from Kim Jong Un's regime, which is furious over the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises.
Analysts say Pyongyang's claims of new weapons system isn't the same as a credible demonstration of capability, could've been 'an attempt at deception'
The test of the purported new weapon was the latest in a series of simulated attacks as Kim Jong Un escalated his nuclear threats while the U.S. and South Korea held joint military drills.
North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy naval strike groups and ports.
