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North Korea pledges to expand nuclear capabilities

Pyongyang has announced plans to enhance its nuclear arsenal and modernise naval and combat infrastructure, according to state media reports.

By 10 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET Updated 10 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: North Korea pledges to expand nuclear capabilities
  • Strategic Context: Pyongyang has announced plans to enhance its nuclear arsenal and modernise naval and combat infrastructure, according to state media reports.
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North Korean leadership has vowed to strengthen the country's nuclear forces in both quality and quantity, as reported by Euronews. The announcement, which cites information from KCNA, outlines specific intentions to accelerate the construction of modern naval bases. In addition to expanding maritime infrastructure, the government has set out plans to upgrade existing combat systems.

These developments form part of a broader strategy to bolster national defence capabilities. No further details regarding the timeline or the specific nature of the combat system upgrades were disclosed in the report.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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