On May 11, North Korea announced that it will deploy a new type of 240mm multiple launch rocket system to the military, starting this year.

The updated multiple rocket launcher system, which features high mobility and firepower concentration, and an automatic combined fire control system, will be deployed to units of the Korean People's Army as replacement equipment in 2024-2026, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). North Korea expects the new weapon system to strengthen its artillery combat capabilities.

According to KCNA, since February this year, North Korea has announced the development of artillery shells for the 240mm guided rocket launcher. The North Korean side also announced that it had launched eight artillery shells that hit their targets. This proves the superiority and destructive power of the 240mm multiple rocket launcher system and the guided artillery shells for this system.

Also according to KCNA, on May 10, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un learned about the latest technological version of the multiple launch rocket system and inspected the test launch of artillery shells at the North Korean defense industry enterprise.

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