See North Korea display its latest, largest nuclear missiles
By Kim Tong-Hyung, AP
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A military parade is held to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea’s army in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Feb. 8, 2023. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
A satellite image shows parade rehearsals on Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Jan. 21, 2023. (Maxar Technologies via AP)
The North Korean government shows off what it said are intercontinental ballistic missiles. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
Tanks and multiple rocket launchers were rolled out before the appearance of nuclear missiles, which are typically saved for last. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
The parade was the fifth known public appearance by Kim’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, his second-born child who is believed to be around 10 years old. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
The parade featured the newest hardware in Kim’s arsenal, including what experts say was possibly a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile he could test in the coming months. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation she’s being primed as a future leader as her father showed off his latest, largest nuclear missiles.
The parade featured the newest hardware in Kim’s arsenal, including what experts say was possibly a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile he could test in the coming months. Around a dozen ICBMs were displayed, an unprecedented number that underscores how Kim continues to expand his military capabilities despite limited resources.
Defense officials say a moving target indicator capability that includes both air and space assets is needed until the department defines its architecture.
The service is exploring a range of leads for increasing launch access — including international partnerships and newer modalities like sea-based launch.
