Kim Jong Un guided another test of suicide-drones this month making big statements about changing military ideas worldwide. The north korean leader watched these flying weapons (also known as loitering munitions) and didnt waste time ordering their mass-production
Earlier this year‚ similar tests happened right when NK-Russia military links got stronger; this timing made experts think about possible tech-sharing between the two countries. The use of such drones in different war-zones around the globe shows their growing importance.
Kim talked about whats happening in the world: “The competition for military drone use is getting bigger‚ and army leaders see how well they work in different fights; this means we need to change how we think about war and train soldiers“
North Korea has been busy with drones before — they sent some across the border that flew over Seoul and near south koreas no-fly areas. This made their southern neighbors set-up anti-drone weapons; its all part of the growing military tech race
The partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang got deeper after they signed a deal in summer. Now:
- NK soldiers are fighting alongside Russians
- Both countries share military knowledge
- They have a defence agreement
- Tech cooperation is growing fast