North Korea tests cluster warhead, plans military use by end of 2026

North Korea has tested a cluster warhead designed for use with tactical ballistic missiles, according to state media reports. The test was conducted on Saturday. The country plans to make four categories of these weapons available for military use by the end of 2026.

The test involved a cluster bomb that can be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles, as reported by South Korea's Yonhap news agency. Further details about the test and the planned deployment of these weapons have not been disclosed.

According to NK News, North Korea's state media outlined the plan to enable military units to use the cluster warheads by the end of the year. The specifics of how other countries have covered this story are not available from the provided sources.

It is not yet clear what specific actions will be taken by other nations in response to North Korea's test. Additionally, the full extent of North Korea's plans for the deployment and use of these cluster warheads remains to be reported.