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Kim Jong Un orders a rapid buildup of North Korea's drone programs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured an exhibition of attack and other drones on Oct. 29 and called for the country to gain a decisive lead in drone technology, announcing unspecified steps to expand it quickly, state media KCNA reported. The visit came alongside launches of about 10 short-range ballistic missiles. Experts believe troops the North sent to help Russia have gained drone warfare experience.

Illustration of military drones displayed on plinths in an empty exhibition hall

Illustration: Autonomy Wire (AI-generated)

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