Experts indicate that the warheads could be mounted on ICBMs capable of reaching the US.
North Korea has unveiled new small nuclear warheads that can be mounted on ballistic missiles, according to photos released by state media.
The images were released after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute, where he on Monday inspected new tactical nuclear weapons and technology for mounting nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles, as well as plans for nuclear counterattack operations.
“[Kim Jong-un] expressed gratitude to the institute for its unremitting efforts to strengthen our nuclear power and make it a reliable force capable of dealing with any nuclear emergency,” writes Rodong Sinmun.
At the same time, the North Korean leader ordered an increase in the production of nuclear materials suitable for weapons in order to improve the country’s nuclear capacity.
In turn, the experts point out that the images released indicate progress in the miniaturization of powerful nuclear warheads, which would be small enough to be mounted on intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the US, collects Reuters. “It has a bit more power in a smaller space. That’s worrisome,” said Kune Suh, a professor of nuclear engineering at Seoul National University, comparing the new nuclear warheads to the 2016 version.
For his part, Kim Dong-yup, a former South Korean navy officer who teaches at Kyungnam University, said the new warheads “are not limited to tactical missiles, but appear to be a standardized, lightweight, miniaturized warhead that can be mounted on various vehicles.
US nuclear powered aircraft carrier
Meanwhile, the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Tuesday, Yonhap reports. In this context, South Korea, the US and Japan plan to carry out joint maneuvers next week with the participation of the aforementioned ship, the agency reported, citing US Rear Admiral Christopher Sweeney.
Lately, the countries have held numerous exercises in the region, which have been described by Pyongyang as preparations for a “war of aggression” against him.
Source: RT
