Leader Kim Jong Un presided over the September 20 flight of two missiles, with one projectile traveling over 600 km. North Korean state television identified the weapon as the Hwasongpho-11Ma-1, describing it as a new type of armament showcasing ultra-modern defense technology.

State media reported the Hypersonic Hwasong-11Ma test as a success that increases the country's war readiness. Defense analysts suggest the missile incorporates a maneuvering warhead designed to evade missile defense systems to improve strike precision.