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November 03, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stijn Mitzer

Stijn Mitzer

Stijn Mitzer is an analyst and blogger based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Working as a contributor for IHS Jane’s and Bellingcat, he is now writing a book about the Korean People’s Army.

Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerMarch 28, 2017
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerNovember 8, 2016
Analysis

On the upgrade: North Korea’s rotary cannons

New types of indigenously built rotary cannons are quickly replacing older weaponry, indicating continued modernisation

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerOctober 14, 2016
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerSeptember 27, 2016
Analysis

Forgotten allies: North Korea and Madagascar

Pyongyang long ago severed ties with much of the world, but legacy lives on in Madagascar

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerJune 14, 2016
Analysis

Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test

SAM test demonstrates S-300-like air defense capabilities

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerApril 4, 2016
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerMarch 16, 2016
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerMarch 11, 2016
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerMarch 8, 2016
Analysis

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

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerMarch 7, 2016