Joost Oliemans is a specialist focused on DPRK military capabilities. He co-authors the Oryx blog.
Unreported naval event conducted in October combined submarines, hovercraft and modern VSV-type craf
North Korean surface-to-air missile drill includes first known test launch of new mobile system
Massive WPK 70th anniversary parade shows KN-06 SAM, KN-08 IRBM and 300mm MRL in apparent working condition
Massive WPK 70th anniversary parade shows KN-06 SAM, KN-08 IRBM and 300mm MRL in apparent working condition
First submerged test of SLBM reveals sophisticated capabilities, advances in layered nuclear deterrence
Anti-ship missile exercise sheds more light on modernizing navy
As war tears through Libya products of old bond with N. Korea continue to appear
Najin-class frigate part of major modernization program, may present credible threat to ROK navy
Influence, legacy of DPRK weapons industry extends beyond original Syrian government clients
Ceremonial weapons shed light on military culture arisen from decades of Songun
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