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North Korea test-fires large-calibre multiple rocket launcher
The Island
|January 30, 2026
IANS: North Korea has test-fired an upgraded large-calibre multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) to assess its effectiveness, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, state media said on Wednesday.
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Kim called Tuesday's test of "great significance in improving the effectiveness of our strategic deterrent," saying the weapon system could be used for "specific attacks," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
The weapons test came as North Korea is widely expected to convene its first ruling party congress in five years early next month.
This story is from the January 30, 2026 edition of The Island.
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