HIMARS buatan Korea Utara! KN 09 MLRS Korut Roket Peluncur Jarak Jauh yang Siap Menghabisi Musuhnya

Summary

Korea Utara memutuskan untuk mempercepat produksi senjata terhadap ancaman AS. Ini diumumkan Kim Jong-un dalam pidato 27 Des 2022, setelah bertemu Putin membahas kesepakatan senjata baru. Rusia membutuhkan amunisi untuk perang Ukraina. Sebagai gantinya, Rusia menawarkan transfer teknologi pertahanan atau bantuan ekonomi ke Korea Utara. Intelijen AS melaporkan Korea Utara akan mengirim 10 juta peluru artileri ke Rusia, termasuk sistem roket MLARS kuat KN-09. KN-09 diperkirakan punya jangkauan 180-200 km, mengancam separuh Korea Selatan. Tetapi ada keraguan soal kualitas senjata Korea Utara. Bantuan ini bisa memperpanjang perang Ukraina dan meningkatkan kerusakan.

Takeaways

• 😠 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military and weapons industry to accelerate preparations for war against the US
• 🤝 In September 2023, Kim Jong Un met with Vladimir Putin and discussed new deals on armaments between North Korea and Russia
• 💰 Russia needs ammunition resupply from North Korea, while North Korea needs funding for its nuclear program
• 🔬 Russia may offer technology transfers or economic/energy assistance to North Korea
• 📦 Intelligence reports indicate North Korea may send around 10 million artillery rounds to Russia
• 🚀 The KN-09 is North Korea's most powerful multiple rocket launcher system
• 🔫 There is uncertainty around the KN-09's range and reliability
• ⚠️ Weapons from North Korea could significantly change Russia's invasion of Ukraine
• 😟 Many experts doubt the quality of North Korean weapons, including the KN-09
• 😨 Closer North Korea-Russia partnership poses risks of prolonging/expanding the war in Ukraine

Q & A

What was Kim Jong Un's recent order to the North Korean military and weapons industry?

Kim Jong Un ordered the military, missile industry and nuclear weapons sector to accelerate preparations for war against the United States. This was in response to what Kim called unprecedented confrontational actions by the US.

When did Kim Jong Un give this order to accelerate war preparations?

Kim gave this order in a speech laying out policy direction for the new year to a meeting of the North Korean Workers' Party on December 27, 2023.

What deal did Kim Jong Un make with Vladimir Putin in September 2023?

In September 2023, Kim Jong Un met with Vladimir Putin and discussed a new arms agreement between North Korea and Russia. The two countries need each other - Russia needs ammunition and new bullets after months of war in Ukraine, while sanctioned North Korea needs funds to restart its nuclear program.

What weapons and supplies might North Korea send to Russia?

According to US intelligence, North Korea may send around 10 million 122mm and 155mm artillery shells to Russia. This is plausible given North Korea's large stockpile of artillery systems. Other possible weapons include the KN-09 multiple launch rocket system.

How far can the KN-09 rockets reach?

South Korea estimates the KN-09 300mm rockets have a range of 180-200 km. This means they could reach half of South Korean territory, threatening major military complexes and US bases.

When did North Korea first test the KN-09 rockets?

North Korea first tested the KN-09 in 2013, with additional tests in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2022. The range has reportedly increased to almost twice that of similar Chinese and Russian systems.

Would North Korean weapons shipments impact the war in Ukraine?

Yes, artillery and rockets are critical in the Ukraine war, and North Korea has large stockpiles of compatible ammunitions. This would help replenish Russia's depleted supplies in the short term.

What risks are associated with closer North Korea-Russia military ties?

Risks include prolonging the Ukraine war, North Korea sending troops to aid Russia, and the two starting wars simultaneously - overextending US/NATO aid. North Korean weapons may also be unreliable.

Why does North Korea want to partner with Russia?

After years of nuclear sanctions, North Korea needs everything from energy to military technology. Russia can provide this in exchange for ammunitions and new weapons systems.

Is the full capability of the KN-09 known?

No, there is very little verified data on the KN-09 from North Korea itself. Its true range and performance are still speculative, so impact on the Ukraine war is uncertain.