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Kim Jong Un Oversees Tests of Kumsong Attack Drones, Orders AI Push and Mass Production

On September 18, 2025, Kim Jong-un observed evaluations of the operational capabilities of Kumsong-series tactical attack drones and various other unmanned aerial systems in North Korea.
This event came after Kim's Thursday review of unmanned weapons developed by an institute affiliated with the organization responsible for unmanned aerial technologies, occurring against the backdrop of North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
The tests approved the combat effectiveness of Kumsong-series tactical drones and strategic reconnaissance drones, with Kim stressing the expanding utility of unmanned equipment as major military assets.
Kim emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence technology and increase the production capacity of drones, highlighting the importance of enhancing these capabilities to modernize the military forces.
These developments highlight North Korea's strategic focus on unmanned weapons to enhance military power amid joint South Korea-U.S. drills and ongoing regional tensions.

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