Kim Jong-un Pushes for Full-Scale Production of Attack Drones
Kim Jong-un supervised the drone's performance test
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a demonstration test of a suicide attack drone and emphasized the urgent need for its mass production, according to a report by Yonhap news agency on Friday, citing North Korea's state media. The report indicated that these drones, with varying ranges, are designed to precisely target both land and sea objectives. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the day before that Kim offered on-site guidance for the tests of several types of suicide attack drones produced by an affiliated institute of the unmanned aerial technology complex and related companies.
What did the Yonhap news agency report, referencing KCNA?
Yonhap news agency reported that KCNA stated, 'The suicide attack drones, designed for various striking ranges, will execute missions to precisely hit any enemy targets on land and at sea.' The report mentioned that during the tests, the drone successfully struck the targets after following multiple predetermined tactical routes. According to the agency, Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction with the new drones, highlighting their crucial role in modern warfare and noting that drones 'have become an essential necessity in the military field today.'
The world's quickest drone competition is currently taking place in Korea
The global competition to use drones as primary military assets is escalating, he noted, citing their extensive military applications, low production costs, and straightforward production processes. As reported by Yonhap news agency, Kim confirmed his country's capability to produce and deploy various types of drones and will explore integrating and implementing innovative tactical methods to meet modern warfare demands. Kim emphasized that the Workers' Party of Korea has recently prioritized the integration of unmanned military systems with operational plans and stressed the urgency of establishing a serial production system and transitioning to large-scale mass production. North Korea first showcased a test of a suicide attack drone in August, which Kim personally observed.
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