According to a release from Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD), “an object” that is likely a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, in yet another test in recent weeks.…
According to a release from Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD), “an object” that is likely a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, in yet another test in recent weeks. Per a subsequent release, the…
Assessment
Japan's Defense Ministry detected what it calls a likely ballistic missile launch from North Korea, the latest in a string of recent tests. The object has already fallen, probably into open water. Each launch sharpens the security calculus for Tokyo and Seoul, and tests the capacity of regional detection networks to track and assess threats in real time.