North Korea Unveils Own Version of Russia’s Pantsir Missile Defense System

North Korea has rolled out a new short-range air defense system, but its design seems to draw inspiration from a very familiar source.

Images taken from the recent Defense Development 2025 exhibition showed the platform bearing a striking resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir air defense system. But instead of a wheeled chassis, it rides on tracks, a notable departure from Pyongyang’s earlier designs.

The change suggests that the system is designed for greater mobility and survivability in contested terrain, operating alongside other military units to defend against short-range aerial threats.

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