Kim Jong Un's Su-25 fighters have a new weapon, and it looks a lot like a Western cruise missile with a 300-mile range

"North Korea showcased a new air-launched weapon on Sunday that bears striking similarities to Western-made cruise missiles, particularly the German-Swedish Taurus. At least, in appearance. No information was released about the new weapon's capabilities. An advanced cruise missile would significantly extend the attack range of Pyongyang's Su-25 fighters and allow them to strike key facilities at a safer distance from US and South Korean air defenses."

"State media published photos of the unidentified missile in Kalma Airfield as Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, visited the facility for a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the country's air force. The new missile can be spotted mounted to a Sukhoi Su-25 Grach fighter, a Soviet-era aircraft, behind Kim as the leader shakes hands with a military official. Another, wider shot of the hangar also shows the dismounted missile next to a Su-25."

State media released photos showing an unidentified missile mounted on a Sukhoi Su-25 Grach at Kalma Airfield. The weapon's external shape and proportions resemble Western cruise missiles such as the Taurus KEPD-350, Storm Shadow, and Barracuda 500M, though no technical details were provided. An operational air-launched cruise missile would greatly increase the Su-25's strike range and permit attacks from beyond many US and South Korean air defenses. Analysts note alternatives including a Russian Kh-59 variant, a reverse-engineered copy, or a display decoy. A prominent circular sensor or seeker is visible on the missile's nose.

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