Kim urges drone dominance as North Korea fires missiles and rockets

What happened: Kim Jong Un called for "absolute superiority" in drone technology while attending an exhibition and firepower demonstration of unmanned aeronautical technology, KCNA reported. Key numbers: Demonstration included tactical suicide attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, multipurpose drones and a battalion Why it matters: Kim said drone superiority is "an indispensable option" and that high-level AI in unmanned weapons should be a top priority. Lim Eul-chul of Kyungnam University said the display aims to "shut off the possibility of dialogue or negotiations" with South Korea. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Kim Jong Un called for "absolute superiority" in drone technology while attending an exhibition and firepower demonstration of unmanned aeronautical technology, KCNA reported.

Kim said drone superiority is "an indispensable option" and that high-level AI in unmanned weapons should be a top priority. Lim Eul-chul of Kyungnam University said the display aims to "shut off the possibility of dialogue or negotiations" with South Korea.