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Joost Oliemans

Joost Oliemans

Joost Oliemans is a specialist focused on DPRK military capabilities. He co-authors the Oryx blog.

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What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons
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What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons

Two undercover actors pretended to strike a weapons deal with North Korean operatives, who showed off advanced arms

What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer November 4, 2020
Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
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Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup

With a rapidly-transforming threat looming in the DPRK, who knows what will be on display a decade from now?

Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 13, 2020
Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
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Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before

More new military equipment introduced at October 10 parade than any other parade in recent DPRK history

Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 11, 2020
In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea

In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea

The DPRK attempted to rectify its rudimentary ASW capabilities by dealing with Havana in the early 2000s

In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea
North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?
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North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?

North Korea's latest parade lacked missiles, though there were plenty of new developments

North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer September 9, 2018
North Korea’s latest Scud missile test: A carrier killer?
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North Korea’s latest Scud missile test: A carrier killer?

Scud-based high-precision ballistic missile test confirms diversification of North Korea's strategic rocket forces, yet capabilities remain unclear

North Korea’s latest Scud missile test: A carrier killer?
North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?
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North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?

Overshadowed by a missile test, the introduction of potent new air defense system is a significant domestic achievement

North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?
North Korea’s April 15 parade: Big missiles, yes – but also small arms
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North Korea’s April 15 parade: Big missiles, yes – but also small arms

The 2017 parade in Pyongyang revealed several new types of small arms, some patterned after suspiciously modern designs

North Korea’s April 15 parade: Big missiles, yes – but also small arms
In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade
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In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade

North Korea showcases new developments from its Strategic Rocket Forces, alongside older hardware

In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer April 15, 2017
How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization
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How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization

New generation of armored personnel carriers signals ongoing upgrade of DPRK ground forces

How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer March 28, 2017