as he watched Thursday’s test of such a system at a factory, the official North Korean news agency reported.
He “underscored the need to establish a mass production system as soon as possible and move to mass production” of drones capable of carrying explosive charges, KCNA said.
This particular type of unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to crash into enemy targets, acting as a much cheaper substitute for guided missiles.
Pyongyang unveiled such UAVs of its own production for the first time in August, with experts estimating that the acquisition of this capability may be due to the strengthening of its alliance with Moscow.
During yesterday’s test, drones “accurately” hit targets after flying along predetermined trajectories, according to KCNA.
“The attack-suicide drones for use at various ranges are tasked with accurately striking all enemy targets on land and at sea,” the agency continued.
For Kim, such weapons are an “easy-to-use element” due to their comparatively low production cost and wide range of application, according to KCNA.
He noted that North Korea has “recently given importance” to the development of unmanned systems and their integration into the country’s overall military strategy.
Experts estimate that these drones, visual material depicting some published by state media in August, have great similarities with the Russian-made Lancet 3, the Israeli-made Harop, and the Israeli-made Hero 30. .
North Korea may have gained access to these technologies from Russia, which in turn may have obtained them from Iran, while Tehran is suspected of having obtained them through hacking or theft from Israel.
The announcement by the head of state and general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea comes at a time of high tension between South Korea and North Korea, which recently tested a missile presented as the most advanced in its arsenal and accused by the West, Seoul and Kiev how .
