Kim Jong Un Guides Test-fire of New Multiple Launch Rocket System

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) -- There took place a test-fire for estimating the might of controlled ordnance rocket warhead for large-caliber multiple launch rocket system of new type to be deployed in the reserve artillery units of the Korean People's Army. Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, guided the test-fire on the spot. At an observation post he learnt in detail about the planned test-fire of new-type large-caliber multiple launch rocket system and the tactical and technological specifications of controlled ordnance rocket and gave an order on starting the test-fire. The test-fire in various ways with fragmentation mine shell, under-ground penetration shell and scattering shell showed that the ordnance rocket warhead, made in combination with high-energy material, has amazing destructivity and killing power. He said the development of Juche weapon representing the era of the dignified Workers' Party of Korea is a proud result from the undying feats of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il, who had dedicated their mental and physical efforts to the strengthening of the Juche-based defence capability, and from the Party's policy of attaching importance to the defence science and technology. At the same time, it eloquently shows the tremendous potentials of the DPRK's self-supporting defence industry, he added. The situation has reached a very dangerous phase that can no longer be neglected as the enemies are intent on such last-ditch attempt as "beheading operation" and "collapse of social system" while working hard to violate the dignity and sovereignty of the DPRK and its right to existence, he said, adding: Now is the time for us to convert our mode of military counteraction toward the enemies into an preemptive attack one in every aspect. The only way for defending the sovereignty of our nation and its right to existence under the present extreme situation is to bolster up nuclear force both in quality and quantity and keep balance of forces, he said, stressing the need to get the nuclear warheads deployed for national defence always on standby so as to be fired any moment. He expressed belief that the officials, scientists and technicians engaged in the defence science would steadily develop new-type ultra-modern strike arms and equipment, make a fresh leaping progress in the strengthening of military capability this year greeting the Seventh Congress of the WPK and thus consolidate the country's defence capability as firm as a rock. -0-