North Korea Submarine Missile Tests

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1. 15 Oct

   North Korean state media on Thursday (October 15, 2026) said the military tested two types of such missiles in the country's eastern waters on Wednesday (October 14, 2026).

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• 16 Oct North Korea’s cruise missile launches test regional defence as arms race intensifiesNorth Korea conducted submarine-launched cruise missile tests off its eastern coast, according to KCNA. The tests were aimed at assessing the readiness of underwater combat systems and enhancing naval strategic capabilities. KCNA stated that these launches did not pose any threat to neighboring nations' security. Analysts view these developments as significant in the context of a growing regional arms race.South China Morning Post
• 15 Oct North Korea holds first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly 3 yearsNorth Korea conducted its first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly three years on Wednesday, using an undisclosed platform but with media photos suggesting the involvement of the "Hero Kim Kun Ok" submarine. These strategic cruise missile launches were aimed at assessing combat readiness and demonstrating nuclear deterrence capabilities. The test highlights North Korea’s advancements in submarine-based…New York Post
• 15 Oct North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reportsNorth Korea conducted tests of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, according to state media KCNA. One missile was identified as the Pulhwasal-3-31 type previously tested from land. The test aimed to evaluate military deterrents and enhance naval capabilities, with senior officials observing the exercises. KCNA emphasized that these tests did not threaten neighboring…Al Jazeera
• 15 Oct North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarinesNorth Korea announced on Thursday that it tested two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles in its eastern waters on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The state media described these weapons as strategic and potentially nuclear-capable, though it was unclear if the tests were conducted from an actual submarine or a test platform. The move is part of North Korea’s broader efforts to enhance its military capabilities…The Hindu
• 15 Oct North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles, heightening tensions with SeoulNorth Korea recently conducted tests of submarine-launched cruise missiles, according to state media, which stated that the exercises were intended to evaluate their underwater combat systems. The missiles were launched into the East Sea on Wednesday without affecting neighboring countries’ security, as reported by KCNA. Tensions with South Korea have escalated since a landmine blast near the DMZ injured three South…South China Morning Post

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