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North Korea tests attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers; Kim urges 'absolute superiority'

· ≈ Pyongyang, North Korea · single source so far

State media reported North Korea tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration. Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and AI technology amid rising tensions with South Korea.

Location
≈ Pyongyang, North Korea · North Korea live map
Coordinates
≈ 39.04°N 125.76°E
Reported
30 Oct 2026, 00:22 UTC
Category
Conflict · Air / missile / drone
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
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North Korea tests drones and cruise missiles as Kim urges 'absolute superiority'

State media reported that North Korea tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration, with Kim Jong Un calling for faster development of military drone and AI technology. This followed a launch on Thursday in which North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to Seoul's defence ministry. Seoul also accused Pyongyang of a landmine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers, which North Korea denies.

  • State media say the demonstration included attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers.
  • Seoul's defence ministry said North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, despite South Korea's offer of military talks.
  • South Korea blames North Korea for a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers; Pyongyang denies it.
  • Howitzer guns were spotted near the border on Tuesday.
Updated 30 Oct 2026, 00:39 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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