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North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits naval destroyer

North Korea showcased a tracked short-range air defense system resembling Russia's Pantsir-S1, emphasizing military modernization and nuclear deterrence, Defense Blog reported on Oct. 5.

  • On Oct. 4, the Defence Development-2025 expo opened in Pyongyang for the third consecutive year, with Kim Jong Un saying it shows military modernization and a nuclear deterrent backbone.
  • Responding to allied exercises, Kim said Pyongyang assigned `special assets` and took clear measures amid U.S. strategic strike deployments and hostile mobilization.
  • Images from the expo show advanced missiles, drones and armoured vehicles, including a tracked short-range air-defence system resembling the Pantsir-S1 and a vehicle with a dual six-missile launcher.
  • One of two 5,000-tonne destroyers launched this year, the Choe Hyon underscores naval expansion plans as Kim urged the naval combat force to deter and punish provocations and plans another by Oct. 10, 2026.
  • Ahead of the Oct. 10 anniversary parade, analysts note the expo raises questions about a potential Hwasong-20 reveal amid regional tensions including about 28,500 troops stationed in the South and reports of arms links to Russia.
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