North Korea Claims Successful Test of Carbon Fibre Bomb and Other Advanced Weapons
What Is Carbon Fibre Bomb? Blackout Weapon US Used In Iraq That North Korea Now Claims To Have
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North Korea's state media reported successful tests of a carbon-fibre bomb, an electromagnetic weapon, and a mobile anti-aircraft missile system. The carbon-fibre bomb, designed to cause blackouts by disrupting electrical systems, places North Korea among a select few militaries with such capabilities, previously used by the US in the Gulf War.
- 01North Korea tested a carbon-fibre bomb, also known as a graphite or blackout bomb.
- 02The bomb disrupts electrical systems, causing widespread blackouts rather than physical destruction.
- 03The US previously used similar weapons during the Gulf War and in Yugoslavia.
- 04North Korea also tested a cluster-bomb warhead and an electromagnetic weapon system.
- 05The timing of these tests coincides with diplomatic activities involving China and the US.
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North Korea's state media, KCNA, announced that the country successfully tested a carbon-fibre bomb, a type of weapon designed to disrupt electrical systems and cause widespread blackouts rather than physical destruction. General Kim Jong Sik, who oversaw the tests, referred to the bomb and an electromagnetic weapon as 'special assets' for the North Korean military. The carbon-fibre bomb, also known as a graphite or blackout bomb, disperses fine carbon-fibre strands that can short-circuit power lines and transformers. The United States previously deployed similar weapons during the Gulf War in 1991 and the 1999 NATO campaign in Yugoslavia. North Korea's claim to have tested this bomb places it among a limited number of militaries with such capabilities. In addition to the carbon-fibre bomb, North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead mounted on the Hwasongpho-11 Ka tactical ballistic missile, which is reported to have the capacity to cover up to 7 hectares. The recent tests come at a significant time, coinciding with a visit from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and speculation about a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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These developments could escalate tensions in the region, particularly affecting South Korea and the US military presence in East Asia.
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