Kim Jong Un Pushes for Advanced Drone Warfare in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw successful drone tests and urged production of suicide and multipurpose drones for tactical and reconnaissance missions. He emphasized the need for more tests to quickly equip the military. Meanwhile, Pyongyang is enhancing its missile and artillery capabilities aimed at the South.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised successful drone performance tests last weekend, according to state media KCNA.

On Saturday, Kim visited the Drone Institute of North Korea's Academy of Defence Sciences to witness drones accurately identifying and destroying targets after following preset routes.

Kim urged for the production of more suicide drones for tactical infantry and special operations, as well as strategic reconnaissance and multi-purpose attack drones. He also requested further tests to expedite their combat readiness for the military. Meanwhile, North Korea continues to enhance its tactical warfare capabilities, including short-range missiles and heavy artillery targeting the South.

(With inputs from agencies.)