Kim Jong Un oversees cutting-edge AI drone tests in military push
The KCNA agency confirmed that Kim Jong Un personally supervised the kamikaze drone tests featuring AI technology. The photographs also reveal an early warning aircraft.
The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, personally oversaw the kamikaze drone tests equipped with artificial intelligence. This information was provided by the government agency KCNA. The published photos also show an early warning and air control aircraft.
During the two-day inspection, which concluded on Wednesday, Kim Jong Un observed tests of drones capable of tracking and monitoring strategic targets and enemy military activities both on land and at sea. These drones, equipped with AI technology, demonstrated the ability to carry out tactical attacks.
Kim Jong Un emphasised that the development of unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence should be a priority in modernising the armed forces. He pointed out the growing importance of intelligent drones in contemporary armed conflicts, referring to their use in Ukraine.
New jamming systems
During the inspection, Kim was also presented with newly developed electronic jamming and attack systems designed to neutralise the enemy's combat means. Photos released by KCNA show Kim entering a large aircraft with four engines and a radar dome.
Analysts, based on satellite images, suggest that North Korea is converting the Russian Il-76 transport aircraft into an early warning unit. The Yonhap agency notes that KCNA did not mention this aircraft in its reports, which may be because it was not developed using domestic technology.
Col. Li Sung Jun, spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that the new early warning aircraft requires evaluation regarding its operational capability and usefulness. He admitted that Russia might have been involved in its internal systems, which may be related to technological assistance in exchange for support in the war in Ukraine.
