But after both North Korea's first-claimed hypersonic test in September and the second this week, analysts were circumspect. "North Korea will need at least two or three more test launches in the future to complete its hypersonic missile," he said. A photo appearing to show North Korea testing its latest missile on January 5 published by North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun. "North Korea's claims of maneuverability remain significant and could pose additional missile defense challenges," Dempsey, the IISS analyst, said on social media. JUST WATCHED North Korea claims hypersonic missile launch Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH North Korea claims hypersonic missile launch 03:18"That makes things really complicated for the defender," Lee added.

Source: CNN January 06, 2022 23:08 UTC