March 29, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joost Oliemans

Joost Oliemans

Joost Oliemans is a specialist focused on DPRK military capabilities. He co-authors the Oryx blog.

Analysis

Correction: North Korea conducts naval exercise or demonstration at Nampo

Unreported naval event conducted in October combined submarines, hovercraft and modern VSV-type craf

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerDecember 7, 2015
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North Korean naval exercise simulates amphibious assault, naval battles

Unreported exercise conducted in October combined submarines, hovercraft and modern VSV-type craft

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerDecember 7, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test

SAM test demonstrates S-300-like air defense capabilities

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerApril 4, 2016
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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
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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
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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