One of the many capabilities of the new SSM is the ability to spiral during its attack run to help evade close-in gun systems.

The stealthy "New SSM" is engineered for sharp maneuvers and reduced detectability on the approach.

Countries are constantly innovating their military defense systems, and Japan has missiles that can dodge defenses and hit targets over 600 miles away.

The missiles were fired from the Pyongyang area at about 4 p.m., Japan said.

Japanese defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth also pledged to further cooperate on supply chains including critical minerals.

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