Joost Oliemans is a specialist focused on DPRK military capabilities. He co-authors the Oryx blog.
The 2017 parade in Pyongyang revealed several new types of small arms, some patterned after suspiciously modern designs
North Korea showcases new developments from its Strategic Rocket Forces, alongside older hardware
New generation of armored personnel carriers signals ongoing upgrade of DPRK ground forces
Exclusive HD photos reveal secretive new class of large warships with advanced capabilities set to enter service
New types of indigenously built rotary cannons are quickly replacing older weaponry, indicating continued modernisation
North Korea’s aging radar network enjoys little attention from international observers – yet it plays a vital role in the inter-Korean military balance
Pyongyang long ago severed ties with much of the world, but legacy lives on in Madagascar
SAM test demonstrates S-300-like air defense capabilities
Type-73 light machine guns likely being shipped from Iran to Houthi rebels in Yemen
New ATGM claimed to have increased penetrating power and accuracy, "longest range" in the world
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