Conflict & Security
North Korea unveils suicide drones and rocket launchers as Kim urges AI weapons push
October 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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3 reports · over 6 hours
North Korea showcased suicide drones, cruise missiles, and a 600-millimeter rocket launcher while Kim Jong Un urged rapid development of drone and AI weapons.
- North Korea displayed suicide attack drones, cruise missiles, and the 600-millimeter "Sniper" multiple rocket launcher publicly for the first time.
- Kim Jong Un, at a drone technology exhibition, called for rapid expansion of unmanned aircraft and defensive artificial intelligence capabilities.
- State news agency KCNA reported air-to-ground missiles launched by drones, along with cruise missiles, struck an island target with 100 percent accuracy.
- A day earlier, South Korea's Joint Chiefs said the North launched about 12 short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward the East Sea.


