首尔：朝鲜官方媒体朝中社周六（10月31日）报道称，该国国防科学研究所测试了一种主要武器系统。
SEOUL: North Korea’s state media KCNA reported on Saturday (Oct 31) that the country’s defence science research institutes tested a major weapon system.
朝中社称，此次测试旨在“评估将搭载于战术弹道导弹的集束弹头对作战的适应性及其威力”。
The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, KCNA said.
朝中社称，测试发现，标准型二号集束炸弹弹头在其最高密度下可摧毁12公顷至13公顷的目标区域。
The test found that a standard Type 2 cluster bomb warhead can destroy a target area of 12ha to 13ha at its highest density, KCNA said.
朝鲜导弹总局的一名官员表示，集束炸弹弹头分为四类，但没有作进一步说明。
The cluster bomb warheads fall into four categories, an official at North Korea’s missile administration said without elaborating.
朝中社称，朝鲜将在2026年底前使其部队能够根据作战目的使用所有类型的此类炸弹。
North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes, KCNA said.
近几周来，平壤通过多次导弹试射和举办无人机展览，加大了武力展示力度。
Pyongyang has ramped up its show of force in recent weeks with multiple missile tests and holding a drone exhibition.
分析人士表示，这些测试可能是军事现代化努力的一部分。朝鲜通过向其盟友莫斯科派遣部队参加乌克兰战争，获得了现代战争的经验。
Analysts said the tests could be part of efforts to modernise the military. North Korea gained experience in modern warfare, sending troops to the war in Ukraine for its ally Moscow.
10月29日，德国总理弗里德里希·默茨访问韩国出席峰会之际，朝鲜从其东海岸向海上试射了约10枚弹道导弹。
North Korea test-fired around 10 ballistic missiles from its east coast toward the sea on Oct 29, when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited South Korea for a summit.