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Hwasong-17
The Hwasong-17 () is a North Korean two-stage, liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. First unveiled on 10 October 2020 at a military parade, the Japanese Ministry of Defence estimates its operational range at or more. Unlike its predecessors, the Hwasong-17 may be capable of carrying multiple warheads. North Korea claimed the Hwasong-17's first successful launch occurred on 24 March 2022. Some Western analysts instead believe the 24 March launch was an earlier missile design, and a later test that took place on 18 November 2022 was the first successful test launch.
STM Kargu
kamikaze drone
AN/SPY-6
The AN/SPY-6 is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) 3D radar system developed and built by RTX Corporation, and in service with the United States Navy (USN). It provides integrated air and missile defense for Flight III s. Variants are under development for retrofitting Flight IIA Arleigh Burkes and for installation aboard s, s, s (LHA-8 and future), and s. The first delivery of the AN/SPY-6 to the USN took place on 20 July 2020.
Nirbhay
Nirbhay () is a long range, all-weather, subsonic, surface-to-surface cruise missile designed and developed in India by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) which is under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile can be launched from multiple platforms and is capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads.
Hwasong-18
The Hwasong-18 () is a North Korean three-stage solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is the first solid-fueled ICBM developed by North Korea, and was first unveiled at the 8 February 2023 parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army. Its maiden flight occurred on 13 April 2023.
Martlet
type of light air-to-surface and surface-to-surface missile
Kh-69
The Kh-69 (Cyrillic: Х-69) (NATO reporting name: '''AS-22 'Kazoo'''') is a Russian stealth subsonic air-launched cruise missile. It was developed from the Kh-59 missile, and has a range of at least . It has a reduced radar signature compared to its forerunners.
Typhon missile launcher
American transporter erector launcher
Hwasong-19
The Hwasong-19 () is a North Korean solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). First tested on 31 October 2024, Hwasong-19 is an evolution of Hwasong-18 with a longer range and a heavier payload. Hwasong-19 has been claimed by North Korean state media as the world's strongest missile.
Kheibar
Iranian ballistic missile
Almas
Iranian anti-tank missile
AIM-174
long-range air-to-air missile
PBK-500U Drel
aerial bomb
Nordic Combat Uniform
a combat uniform system jointly developed by the Nordic countries
ANASIS-II
ANASIS-II (Army Navy Air Force Satellite Information System-II), formerly called "KMilSatCom 1", is a South Korean military/government communications satellite which was launched on 20 July 2020. It was built by Airbus Defence and Space as part of an offset package into the purchase of 40 F-35 combat aircraft.
Hwasong-16B
The Hwasong-16B () is a North Korean intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). First test-fired on 2 April 2024, Hwasong-16B is the third North Korean ballistic missile capable of carrying hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) after Hwasong-8 and Hwasong-12B, as well as the first solid-fueled IRBM of North Korea.
Iron Sting
networked precision fire system
Rapid Dragon
palletized airdrop missile deployment system
GBU-72
The Guided Bomb Unit‐72 (GBU‐72), also known as the Advanced 5K (A5K) Penetrator, is a bunker busting bomb developed in the United States.
UMPB D-30
Russian precision-guided glide bomb (2024-)