North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen the testing of unmanned drones and ordered the enhancement of operational capabilities through artificial intelligence technologies.

According to the North’s state Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) on Friday, Kim inspected the test of unmanned weapons developed and produced by an institute and enterprise under the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex.

Kim reportedly reviewed the performance and combat application of various types of unmanned weapons and equipment including strategic and tactical unmanned surveillance vehicles and multipurpose drones.

The report said Kim was satisfied with the test results of Kumsong tactical unmanned attack aircraft and an unmanned strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
It marks the first time North Korean state media has mentioned the name Kumsong for its tactical attack drones.