North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-says-defence-research-institutes-tested-major-weapon-systemContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. North Korea tests ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheadshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-says-defence-research-institutes-tested-major-weapon-systemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-says-defence-research-institutes-tested-major-weapon-system#u180390Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:30:49 +0000North Korean defense research institutes tested a major weapon system involving ballistic missiles mounted with cluster bomb warheads. According to KCNA, the tests assessed the power and adaptation of the warheads. North Korean claims state the weapon can devastate 13 hectares, an area equivalent to 18 soccer fields. While the state media highlighted the technical specifications of the system, the South Korean military did not issue an alert following the launch.Why it mattersThe deployment of cluster munitions on ballistic missiles increases the area of effect for single strikes. This develop