North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of suicide drones equipped with AI technology.

State media reported that this emphasizes the importance of unmanned systems and AI in modern arms development.

According to the KCNA news agency, Kim inspected upgraded reconnaissance drones.

These drones can detect tactical targets and monitor enemy activities on land and sea. Kim said that prioritizing unmanned equipment and AI technology is essential for modernizing the armed forces.

In a separate development, North Korea unveiled an airborne early-warning (AEW) aircraft for the first time. Photographs released by state media showed Kim inspecting the four-engine aircraft, which features a radar dome mounted on its fuselage.

Analysts have noted that North Korea has modified Russian-made Il-76 cargo planes for early-warning purposes.

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