Kim Jong Un observes drone tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of drones, TASS reports, citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

According to the report, the drones were developed in research institutes and are produced by enterprises under the Unmanned Aviation Technology Corporation. On Sept․ 18, Kim was briefed on the characteristics of “various unmanned weapons, including strategic and tactical reconnaissance drones, as well as multi-purpose UAVs.”

“The tests clearly demonstrated the strategic value and innovative features of strategic reconnaissance UAVs, as well as the superior combat effectiveness of the Kumsong series tactical attack drones,” reads the statement.