North Korea launched new type of short-range ballistic missile, official says

In 1962, the French government approached Dassault to develop a ballistic missile on behalf of the State of Israel.

In 1962, the French government approached Dassault to develop a ballistic missile on behalf of the State of Israel.

Then, in the west of Syria, a short-range ballistic missile “Point-21” (the famous “Scarab”) was launched.

Then, in the west of Syria, a short-range ballistic missile “Point-21” (the famous “Scarab”) was launched.

The MGM-18 Lacrosse was a short-ranged tactical ballistic weapon intended for close support of ground troops.

The MGM-18 Lacrosse was a short-ranged tactical ballistic weapon intended for close support of ground troops.

Hawaii time, North Korea conducted its ninth test, a short-range ballistic missile launched from near Wonsan Airfield.

On January 11 of 2010, during a test firing, a short-range ballistic missile was intercepted with SC-19.

Iran does, however, possess two derivatives of the Zelzal-2—the Fateh-110 and the Zulfiquar—which meet the technical definition of a short-range ballistic missile.

However, Iran unveiled a next-generation short-range ballistic missile in August and vowed to further boost its capabilities, Iranian media said.

While many western analysts remain skeptical of the Kinzhal’s capabilities, the missile appears to be an adaptation of the Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile that flies at hypersonic speeds.

While many western analysts remain skeptical of the Kinzhal's capabilities, the missile appears to be an adaptation of the Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile that flies at hypersonic speeds.

While many Western analysts remain skeptical about Kinzhal’s capabilities, the missile appears to be an adaptation of the Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile that is flying at a hypersonic speed.

The Zelzal-2, lacking a guidance and control system, is not a short-range ballistic missile, but rather an unguided rocket projectile.