North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a demonstration of new exploding drones, emphasizing their role in enhancing military readiness amid rising tensions with the U.S. and South Korea. State media reported that the drones, designed to crash into targets, successfully destroyed a replica of South Korea’s K-2 main battle
tank during tests conducted on Saturday.
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Kabul 24: Kim’s inspection highlighted North Korea’s growing military capabilities, coinciding with large-scale U.S.-South Korean military exercises. He called for accelerated development of various drone systems, including reconnaissance and underwater suicide drones, to be integrated into infantry and special operations units.
The demonstration comes as animosity escalates on the Korean Peninsula, with Kim leveraging global conflicts, such as Russia’s war in Ukraine, to bolster his military ambitions. North Korea has been expanding its arsenal, focusing on short-range missiles and artillery systems aimed at South Korea, while also enhancing its nuclear capabilities.
