North Korea Successfully Tests New Air Defense Missiles, Leading to Positive Reactions from Leadership
North Korea recently conducted extensive tests of two newly developed air defense missile systems, with the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, personally overseeing the trials.
According to information released by major international media outlets citing the North Korean state agency KCNA, the testing aimed to evaluate the combat capabilities of these advanced systems, which are designed to effectively counter various aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles.
High-ranking officials of the regime were present at the test site as witnesses, and the results demonstrated that the new systems possess a high level of combat responsiveness and can rapidly respond to emerging threats.
Sources indicate that these modernized missile systems exhibit exceptional features in destroying different types of aerial targets, utilizing innovative technologies that enable swift and accurate operations.
Contextual background reveals that in 2024, Russia imported up to nine million artillery shells and munitions from North Korea, including calibers of 122mm and 152mm, raising international concerns about regional stability.