🔴 North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Showcases Massive Drone Arsenal and Calls for Full Military ReadinessNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on the country’s armed forces to strengthen combat readiness through intensive military training and major improvements in operational capabilities.According to North Korea’s state media, Kim made the remarks during a gathering of senior Korean People’s Army commanders in Pyongyang, following the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in February.Kim stressed that there must be no weakness in preparing for war, describing a radical improvement in demanding military exercises as essential to combat readiness.
He also urged commanders to transform their units into highly capable and fully equipped fighting forces.Accompanied by his daughter, Kim also visited the 2026 Unmanned Aviation Technology Development Exhibition, where large numbers of drones were displayed. Demonstrations reportedly included precision attack operations, highlighting Pyongyang’s growing focus on drone warfare and military technology.The exhibition underscores North Korea’s efforts to expand its unmanned weapons capabilities amid tensions with the United States and its regional allies.
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