North Korean leader watches drone tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the tests of unmanned aerial vehicles, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) noted, Report informs.

On September 18, the DPRK leader thoroughly familiarized himself with the characteristics of "various unmanned weapons, including strategic and tactical reconnaissance UAVs and multipurpose drones. The tests clearly confirmed the military-strategic value and innovative characteristics of the strategic reconnaissance UAV, as well as the excellent combat effectiveness of the Kumson tactical attack drones," the update says.

"Comrade Kim Jong Un expressed great satisfaction with the result of the test."

The tested UAVs were developed in the scientific research institutes and are manufactured at the enterprises under the Association of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Kim Jong Un discussed measures to "develop new artificial intelligence technologies being introduced and expand the mass production of unmanned vehicles.

Comrade Kim Jong Un approved and signed an important draft, which reflects organizational measures to further expand and strengthen the technical potential of the Association of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles," the agency noted.