Night Military Parade In North Korea Showcased New Intercontinental Ballistic MissileSouth Front

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Pyongyang is hosting celebrations in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA). At night, large military parade took place in the capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

According to the Yonhap news agency, more than 22 thousand soldiers of the Korean People’s Army took part in the parade, which became the largest one in many years. For the fifth time since 2020, military parades in the DPRK are held at night.

The parade showcased new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The length of the missile was estimated at about 22-24 m. It is not the largest of those that the DPRK already has. However, the main advantage of the new missile is a solid-fuel engine. This makes the maintenance easier, allowing it to be kept in constant combat readiness for a long time, reducing the time required for its launch. Because of its range, the missile poses the threat to the United States.

At least ten launchers with intercontinental ballistic missiles “Hwasong-17” passed at Kim Il Sung Square, as well as an ultra-large multiple launch rocket system and “invisible” unmanned aerial vehicles.

Some experts noted that the DPRK managed to establish the full production of its own towing units for heavy missiles. If earlier the DPRK military used the remolded Chinese models, on February 8, exclusively North Korean samples took part in the parade.