North Korea publicly fires ‘Sniper' 600 mm MRL for first time

North Korea publicly fired its upgraded 600 mm Sniper multiple rocket launcher for the first time during an October 29 weapons demonstration, according to state media. The event accompanied the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Development-2026 exhibition and also included one-way attack drones, armed unmanned aircraft and tactical cruise missiles. Photographs appeared to show more than ten large-calibre launchers firing together, with other weapons directed against island targets and mock military equipment. The demonstration establishes a public live-firing milestone, while state claims of perfect accuracy do not independently establish the launchers’ precision, range or operational readiness.