# North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles

https://mins.news/en/item/100571

- DW, 2026-10-14 23:37 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-says-it-tested-cruise-missiles-to-be-launched-from-sub/a-79664436?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> North Korea said it test-fired cruise missiles designed for submarine launch in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast, testing underwater combat readiness and strengthening naval capabilities. State media called the weapons strategic but did not say whether an actual submarine was used.

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