North Korea test-fires new missile

North Korea has fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile, the official KCNA news agency has reported, in the latest in its recent series of weapons tests, Report informs, citing The Guardian.

The test on Thursday, conducted by the Academy of Defence Science, a military weapons developer, was to confirm the practical functionality of the missile’s launcher, radar, comprehensive battle command vehicle, and combat performance, KCNA said.

The missile had new key technologies such as twin rudder control and a double impulse flight engine, it said.

North Korea has also fired ballistic missiles and a cruise missile with potential nuclear capabilities in recent weeks.