North Korea Tests New High-Thrust Solid-Fuel Missile Engine, Signaling Major Military Upgrade
North Korea has successfully conducted a ground test of a newly developed high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine, overseen personally by leader Kim Jong-un. The engine, featuring composite carbon fiber technology, generates up to 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust, demonstrating a substantial leap in missile propulsion. This development is integral to Pyongyang’s five-year plan to modernize and strengthen its strategic missile forces. Solid-fuel engines offer advantages such as quicker launch readiness and improved durability over liquid-fuel alternatives, potentially increasing North Korea’s ability to deploy missiles rapidly. The advancement affects regional security by enhancing North Korea’s strike capabilities amid ongoing tensions on the Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Mar 2026 22:54
