Kim Jong Un Commands Mass Production of Attack Drones
Concerns Rise Over North Korea's Military Collaboration with Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed the mass production of attack drones, as reported by state media, amidst growing concerns about the country's increasing military ties with Russia.
In August, North Korea showcased its attack drones, which experts attribute to its alliance with Russia.
The nation has ratified a defense pact with Moscow and is accused of sending thousands of troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
This has led South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about possible transfers of Russian military technology to North Korea.
Kim oversaw the testing of these drones, designed to target both land and sea threats, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex.
These drones function as guided missiles, carrying explosives intended to be crashed into enemy targets.
Thursday's tests confirmed their precision in hitting targets along predetermined paths.
Kim emphasized the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these drones, noting their integration into North Korea's broader military strategy.
The drones' design is reminiscent of Israeli-made 'HAROP' drones and Russian-made 'Lancet-3,' which experts believe may have been acquired through Iran.
Past encounters showed South Korea had difficulty addressing North Korean drones, spurring new military initiatives.
With deteriorating diplomatic relations, Pyongyang has amended its constitution, labeling South Korea as a 'hostile' state and intensified its military demonstrations by conducting ballistic missile tests and severing transportation links with the South.
In August, North Korea showcased its attack drones, which experts attribute to its alliance with Russia.
The nation has ratified a defense pact with Moscow and is accused of sending thousands of troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
This has led South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about possible transfers of Russian military technology to North Korea.
Kim oversaw the testing of these drones, designed to target both land and sea threats, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex.
These drones function as guided missiles, carrying explosives intended to be crashed into enemy targets.
Thursday's tests confirmed their precision in hitting targets along predetermined paths.
Kim emphasized the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these drones, noting their integration into North Korea's broader military strategy.
The drones' design is reminiscent of Israeli-made 'HAROP' drones and Russian-made 'Lancet-3,' which experts believe may have been acquired through Iran.
Past encounters showed South Korea had difficulty addressing North Korean drones, spurring new military initiatives.
With deteriorating diplomatic relations, Pyongyang has amended its constitution, labeling South Korea as a 'hostile' state and intensified its military demonstrations by conducting ballistic missile tests and severing transportation links with the South.
