What deserves special mention is that a distinct difference exists between thedesigntechnologyof the fairing on a carrierrocketand that of a multiple-warhead missile.
The highlights were several new missiles, including a ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear warhead and another one that has been nicknamed the "aircraft carrier killer."
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While U.S. officials said there is "nothing to indicate" that North Korea can or will place a nuclear warhead atop a missile right now, most experts say it is very difficult to know the warhead and payload of a missile test in advance.