North Korea is nearing the capability to penetrate U.S. missile defenses — Bloomberg

North Korea is actively expanding its nuclear capabilities and may soon be able to overcome the U.S. missile defense system.

This is reported by Bloomberg.

According to estimates, North Korea already has about 50 nuclear warheads and can produce material for approximately 20 more each year. This significantly accelerates the growth of its nuclear arsenal.

The U.S. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, located in Alaska and California, currently includes 44 interceptor missiles with the potential for expansion. However, intercepting a single target usually requires launching several missiles.

Experts note that a massive launch of several dozen intercontinental ballistic missiles could overwhelm the U.S. missile defense system and deplete its stockpile of interceptors.

The greatest threat comes from the Hwasong series of missiles, which, combined with their existing warheads, could complicate interception efforts.

In recent years, Pyongyang has been actively modernizing its arsenal, including the development of solid-fuel missiles, which allow for faster launches and reduce the time it takes to detect them.

In addition, the DPRK is testing technologies involving decoys and other means of overcoming missile defense systems.

The report notes that despite U.S. efforts to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear program, it continues to develop, and Kim Jong Un’s regime views nuclear weapons as a key guarantee of its survival.

As a reminder, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.

North Korea and Belarus have also signed a friendship treaty.

We should add that Russia and North Korea have concluded a defense agreement valid until 2031.