Overview

• Kim Jong-un supervised anti-air combat and air raid drills, urging all military units to adopt a constant state of war preparedness.
• The drills tested new long-range precision glide bombs, anti-drone helicopter tactics, and strategic reconnaissance drones.
• Kim called for the development of integrated air defense, electronic warfare, and anti-drone systems to modernize North Korea's military capabilities.
• During May, Kim inspected missile tests, tank production, and reaffirmed ties with Russia during a rare visit to Moscow's embassy in Pyongyang.
• North Korea condemned its U.S. counterterrorism designation, warning of escalated hostility and pledging measures to counter perceived provocations.