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A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea
Exclusive HD photos reveal secretive new class of large warships with advanced capabilities set to enter service
On the upgrade: North Korea’s rotary cannons
New types of indigenously built rotary cannons are quickly replacing older weaponry, indicating continued modernisation
A force unknown: North Korea’s radar network
North Korea’s aging radar network enjoys little attention from international observers – yet it plays a vital role in the inter-Korean military balance
Forgotten allies: North Korea and Madagascar
Pyongyang long ago severed ties with much of the world, but legacy lives on in Madagascar
Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test
SAM test demonstrates S-300-like air defense capabilities
N. Korean arms found in vessel intercepted off coast of Oman
Type-73 light machine guns likely being shipped from Iran to Houthi rebels in Yemen
New variant of anti-tank guided weapon tested in North Korea
New ATGM claimed to have increased penetrating power and accuracy, "longest range" in the world
Test range built for new North Korean armor
Recently completed test range highlights sincerity of development of new indigenous tanks, could indicate upscale in production
Satellite imagery shows test range built for new N.Korean armor
Recently completed test range highlights sincerity of development of new indigenous tanks, could ind
North Korean naval exercise simulates amphibious assault, naval battles
Unreported exercise conducted in October combined submarines, hovercraft and modern VSV-type craft