North Korean leader inspects test of tactical drones

By AJP Posted : September 19, 2025, 11:23 Updated : September 19, 2025, 11:23
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SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a test of unmanned drones and instructed enhancements to their operational capabilities, state media reported Friday.

The test demonstrated the "excellent combat effectiveness of the Kumsong-series tactical attack drones," with Kim expressing his satisfaction with the test results, the [North] Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

It is the first time that North Korean media has mentioned the "Kumsong" series, which appears to be new suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated technology.

According to KCNA, Kim also assessed the performance and combat readiness of various multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including strategic and tactical reconnaissance drones, emphasizing the need to rapidly develop AI technology to boost production and expand their use in preparation for modern warfare, calling it the country's "top priority" in military modernization efforts.

Kim was accompanied by senior military official Ri Pyong-chol and other defense officials.
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