The Azerbaijani Navy has adopted Turkish unmanned Salvo boats

The Azerbaijani Navy has officially adopted Turkish unmanned Salvo surface boats equipped with guided missiles. These modern combat drones were presented for the first time as part of exercises in the Caspian Sea, highlighting the new capabilities of the Azerbaijani navy.

The Salvo boats were developed by the Turkish shipyard Dearsan Shipyard together with the companies Aselsan, Roketsan and Yaltes. This project is Azerbaijan's first naval unmanned combat vehicle, which is capable of performing reconnaissance tasks, patrolling and fire support in a maritime combat situation.

The use of unmanned Salvo boats significantly expands the capabilities of the Azerbaijani Naval Forces in ensuring security and control over the maritime spaces of the Caspian Sea. Thanks to the use of guided missiles, drones can effectively fire at potential threats and increase the response to any incidents in the water area.

High efficiency of Tornado-S MLRS against Ukrainian air defense and electronic warfare systems

 

Tornado-S 

Russian Tornado-S MLRS systems show high efficiency in defeating the enemy, while Ukrainian air defense systems and electronic warfare systems are unable to prevent this. This is reported by the Rostec press service.

Guided missiles of the Tornado-S MLRS accurately hit designated targets, despite the opposition of the Ukrainian air defense and electronic warfare, showing a high percentage of damage. The system is capable of hitting at a long range, having in its arsenal various ammunition both for suppressing enemy manpower and for destroying fortifications.

Tornado-S ammunition, based on combat experience, shows a consistently high probability of breaking through enemy air defense lines. Also, guided missiles of the Russian MLRS have an advanced inertial guidance system, which successfully operates in conditions of suppression of satellite communication channels, which is very important in modern warfare, saturated with electronic warfare systems.

MLRS 9K515 Tornado-S was developed at NPO Splav named after A.N. Ganichev. The aim of the project was a deep modernization of the 9K58 Smerch serial system with an increase in all basic tactical and technical characteristics. The result is a car that is significantly superior to the basic version.

The Tornado-S MLRS has 12 guides for 300 mm rockets, and is equipped with an automated guidance and fire control system. ASUNO provides accurate positioning of the vehicle to the terrain directly from the march, and is also capable of aiming each projectile at the target separately. When using old MLRS ammunition, it hits targets at a range of up to 70 km, and new ones — over 120 km.

North Korea launches mass production of powerful KN-25 missile system

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong- un inspects the production line of the 600- mm multiple launch rocket system KN-25

On May 3, 2025, photos appeared on social media confirming the start of mass production of one of the world's most powerful rocket launchers, the KN-25. This move marks a significant strengthening of the DPRK's long-range precision artillery forces and underscores Pyongyang's desire to strengthen its deep-impact capabilities. Equipped with 600mm guided missiles, the KN-25 is capable of hitting targets up to 380 km away, making it a unique hybrid of traditional multiple launch rocket systems and tactical ballistic missiles.

The KN-25 is an advanced development by North Korean military engineers. The main features of the system include:

- Powerful 600mm Rockets: These guided munitions have high accuracy and destructive power.

- Firing range: The maximum range is 380 km, which allows you to hit strategically important targets in South Korea and even beyond.

- Hybrid design: The KN-25 combines features of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and ballistic missiles, making it a difficult target for missile defense.

This combination of characteristics makes the KN-25 a serious threat to the enemy, especially amid tensions on the Korean peninsula.

The mass production of the KN-25 indicates that North Korea is actively increasing its military capabilities. The deployment of this system in large numbers is aimed at achieving several strategic goals.:

1. Enhanced Deep Strike capabilities: The KN-25 allows Pyongyang to hit key enemy targets at a considerable distance from the border.

2. Countering missile defense systems: The KN-25 missiles are designed to reduce the effectiveness of South Korean and American missile defense systems.

3. Psychological pressure: The presence of powerful weapons of this class increases pressure on the international community and demonstrates the DPRK's determination to defend its interests.

The start of mass production of the KN-25 has caused concern among both South Korea and the United States. Experts note that this system significantly enhances the military potential of the DPRK and may become a factor of destabilization in the region. In this regard, increased sanctions pressure on Pyongyang is expected, as well as the modernization of the allies' defense systems.

South Korea and the United States can accelerate the development of new missile defense technologies to neutralize the threat from the KN-25. This could lead to a new round of the arms race on the Korean peninsula.

The introduction of the KN-25 into the armed forces of the DPRK demonstrates that the country continues to invest in the development of its military technologies. Given the current geopolitical situation, it can be expected that Pyongyang will continue to improve its missile systems, including increasing their range and accuracy.

However, it also raises questions about stability in the region and the risks of conflict escalation. 

The mass production of the KN-25 missile system underscores North Korea's desire to strengthen its military capabilities and challenge the dominance of South Korean and American missile defense systems. This event has far-reaching consequences for the security of the region. The future of the Korean peninsula largely depends on how the countries involved in the conflict will respond to such steps by Pyongyang.

North Korea builds largest domestic warship

According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an American think tank, North Korea is building its largest warship, a new guided missile frigate at the Nampho shipyard. Satellite images taken on Sunday show the ship being built in a floating dry dock on the west coast of the country. The length of the vessel, mostly covered with camouflage netting, is estimated at about 140 meters (459 ft). If confirmed, it will be the largest warship ever built by North Korea.

Construction of the ship began in May 2024, but the details have only recently become known from open sources. Satellite images analyzed by South Korea show that the ship is equipped with a vertical launch system (VSP) for anti-aircraft, anti-ship and cruise missiles, and also has a designated area for artillery installation. This indicates that North Korea is moving towards more powerful warships than those previously known.

Interestingly, North Korea has covered the ship under construction with a protective net, making it difficult to analyze its design using satellite images. This deliberate concealment of details indicates Pyongyang's desire to keep its key achievements secret from foreign intelligence services.