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North Korea has begun serial production of its KN-25 “super-large calibre” rocket artillery system, a hybrid strike platform that military analysts increasingly regard as among the most formidable in the world.
In a development that underscores the rapid evolution of Pyongyang’s maritime warfare ambitions, South Korea has accused Russia of supplying advanced technology and possibly financial support to North Korea for the construction of its latest and most formidable warship, the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class destroyer.
North Korea has formally launched its largest and most ambitious warship to date, described as a “multi-purpose destroyer,” during a high-profile ceremony held along the country’s western coastline, underscoring Pyongyang’s determined push to expand its maritime strike capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.
Marking a significant leap forward in its strategic aerial capabilities, North Korea has officially showcased its high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designated the Saetbyol-4, remarkably similar in aerodynamic design to the renowned U.S.-built RQ-4B Global Hawk.
North Korea is reportedly set to acquire a number of MiG-29 Fulcrum and Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter jets from Russia, potentially as “compensation” for sending thousands of its troops to Russia to support its war effort in Ukraine.
Photographs have surfaced showing the presence of North Korea’s giant M1989 Koksan 170mm self-propelled howitzers in Russia, coinciding with reports of thousands of North Korean troops deployed to the country.
Russian forces in Ukraine have reportedly begun using North Korean-made “Bulsae-4” anti-tank missiles, further evidence of the increasingly close military cooperation between the two nations.
North Korea has reportedly conducted a series of cyberattacks against South Korea, aiming to acquire sensitive information about the latter’s key weapon systems.
North Korea has deployed 250 mobile ballistic missile launchers, “Hwasong-11D”, to the border with South Korea in what is seen as an escalation of provocations against its neighboring country, which is backed by the United States.
Russian forces in Ukraine have reportedly begun using North Korean-made “Bulsae-4” anti-tank missiles, further evidence of the increasingly close military cooperation between the two nations.