Overview

• Kim Jong Un has directed North Korea to accelerate the mass production of suicide drones after overseeing successful tests of the technology.
• These drones, designed to crash into targets, are seen as a cost-effective military tool, with applications both on land and at sea.
• North Korea's increasing military cooperation with Russia includes a mutual defense pact and the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in Ukraine.
• Experts suggest that North Korea's drone technology may have been enhanced through its alliance with Russia, potentially involving technology transfers.
• The use of drones in modern warfare is expanding globally, prompting North Korea to integrate them into its overall military strategy.