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Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of North Korea's drone technology
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding drone technology and observed weapons tests, according to state-run media reports published Friday.[1, 2] Kim attended North Korea's first drone exhibition, which featured more than 30 types of aircraft, the New York Post reported.[3]
UPI reported that North Korea showed off attack drones and cruise missiles and test-fired a large-caliber rocket launcher system.[2] Al Jazeera reported that Kim called for "absolute superiority" in drone capabilities.[4]
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