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North Korea Conducts Joint Artillery, Missile, and UAV Drills
Interfax·KP · KR · US·2 days ago
The Korean People's Army staged a joint long-range artillery and missile exercise, showcasing an expanding array of strike systems. The drill signals continued military modernization and potential escalation in regional tensions. The exact scale and systems involved remain unverified beyond state media claims.
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North Korea conducted a joint firepower attack drill involving tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, attack drones, and large-caliber multiple rocket launchers. This exercise, confirmed by state media and detected by South Korea, signals an evolution in Pyongyang's strike capabilities and combined-arms coordination. The drills were framed as a response to trilateral US-South Korea-Japan military exercises.