North Korea conducts joint firepower drill with ballistic missiles, drones

North Korea's state media reported a joint firepower attack drill involving tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, attack drones, and large-caliber multiple rocket launchers. This continues Pyongyang's pattern of military demonstrations, though the specific inclusion of drones and combined-arms coordination signals a potential evolution in its strike capabilities. The drill raises regional tensions and underscores the ongoing military standoff on the Korean Peninsula.