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Stijn Mitzer

Stijn Mitzer

Stijn Mitzer is an analyst and blogger based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Working as a contributor for IHS Jane’s and Bellingcat, he is now writing a book about the Korean People’s Army.

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In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea

The DPRK attempted to rectify its rudimentary ASW capabilities by dealing with Havana in the early 2000s

Analysis

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
Analysis

N.Korea’s ‘conservative’ display contrasts with past WPK celebrations

Massive WPK 70th anniversary parade shows KN-06 SAM, KN-08 IRBM and 300mm MRL in apparent working condition

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerOctober 10, 2015
Analysis

North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery

As war tears through Libya products of old bond with N. Korea continue to appear

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerJanuary 5, 2015
Analysis

KPA Navy flag ship undergoing radical modernization

Najin-class frigate part of major modernization program, may present credible threat to ROK navy

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerDecember 15, 2014
Analysis

Why some North Korean soldiers have shiny, chrome-plated arms

Ceremonial weapons shed light on military culture arisen from decades of Songun

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerSeptember 23, 2014
Analysis

North Korea and Ethiopia, brothers in arms

Ethiopia continues to operate systems designed and produced by DPRK

Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn MitzerSeptember 4, 2014