North Korea submarine
North Korea's new "tactical nuclear attack submarine" at its launch ceremony in early September.
  • North Korea unveiled a new "tactical" missile submarine in September.
  • The sub appears designed to carry a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles.
  • That mix may reflect desire for more firepower — or an inability carry the North's largest SLBMs.

In September, North Korea launched the Hero Kim Kun Ok, a diesel-electric-powered ballistic missile submarine.