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KCNA: Japan Turns Offensive, Mass-Produces Missiles, Submarines

7/7/2026

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KCNA accused Japan of abandoning its defensive doctrine and becoming an offensive military force.
KCNA said Japan plans unmanned submarines that can launch torpedoes and naval mines.
KCNA reported Japan is mass-producing long-range missiles, pursuing a 3,000-km ballistic missile, upgrading anti-ship missiles, and seeking U.S. Tomahawk missiles.
KCNA said Kim Jong Un observed a cruise missile launch, tested the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, and ordered it into service within two months.

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KCNA accused Japan of abandoning its defensive doctrine and becoming an offensive military force.
KCNA said Japan plans unmanned submarines that can launch torpedoes and naval mines.
KCNA reported Japan is mass-producing long-range missiles, pursuing a 3,000-km ballistic missile, upgrading anti-ship missiles, and seeking U.S. Tomahawk missiles.
KCNA said Kim Jong Un observed a cruise missile launch, tested the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, and ordered it into service within two months.