North Korea may start producing low-tech drones
Photo: Gerbera drones may be assembled in North Korea (video screenshot)
North Koreans are unlikely to start assembling Shahed or Lancet drones soon. Instead, they may focus on producing more primitive UAVs, according to Defense Express.
The outlet notes that since last year, North Korea has showcased its own drones, which are copies of the Israeli Harop attack drone and the Hero 400, developed by Israel’s UVision and Germany’s Rheinmetall. However, North Korean versions have inferior capabilities.
According to Defense Express, North Korea currently lacks the ability to produce high-tech drones, meaning its focus may be on simpler designs.
One potential candidate is Russia’s Molniya drone, which has a very basic structure but can carry anti-tank mines as a warhead.
Another drone that North Korea could produce is the Privet-82, which has a range of up to 30 kilometers.
Additionally, Defense Express suggests that North Korea may begin manufacturing Gerbera drones, which are made from foam and serve as decoys.
The outlet notes that North Korea could source components for these drones from China.
Agreement between Russia and North Korea
Earlier, the Japanese agency NHK wrote that North Korea would receive assistance from Russia in the production of drones. They want to make this production massive.
This is how Russia will repay Pyongyang for sending North Korean troops to the war against Ukraine.
