The Hwasong-11Ma reportedly flew over 600 km during the test, deploying a maneuvering warhead to bypass defenses from a new launcher. While Pyongyang touted the success of the "new-type weapon," some aviation analysts question whether the system is currently viable as a combat weapon. The US Pacific Command confirmed it is consulting with partners and allies following these launches and subsequent tests of short-range ballistic missiles.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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North Korea Tests Hwasong-11Ma Hypersonic Missile to Bypass Defenses
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Kim Jong Un praised the nation's progress in war readiness after supervising a series of missile flights into the Sea of Japan on September 20. The most prominent of these trials involved the Hwasong-11Ma, a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to evade enemy detection and penetration systems. State media KCNA described the combat system as utilizing "ultra-modern defense technology" intended to give adversaries an "incurable headache."
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