#Cluster Warhead

North Korea conducted a test of a dispersed warhead for a strategic cruise missile on November 2, KCNA reported. Earlier, Pyongyang announced plans to adopt cluster munitions into service by the end of the year.

On November 2, North Korea tested a strategic cruise missile with a cluster warhead, also evaluating vertical strike characteristics. The launch was part of a series of missile demonstrations in the autumn of 2026.