Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Pie in the sky: North Korea flaunts new aerial assets out of step with its needs
Air force ceremony aimed to evoke a glorious future but ultimately betrayed the DPRK’s ill-conceived modernization plans
December 2, 2025
Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets
DPRK leader calls for stronger aerial capabilities against enemy 'espionage,' showcases possible nuclear-capable missile
November 30, 2025
Russian airline begins routing flights over North Korea, long avoided by others
S7 Airline’s flights between Vladivostok and Shanghai likely net the DPRK fees but raise safety, sanctions concerns
November 19, 2025
Inside North and South Korea’s quiet battle for dominance in electronic warfare
Ukraine war is fueling an arms race over control of the electromagnetic spectrum, which could decide a future conflict
November 5, 2025
New Zealand sends plane to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion from Japan
P-8A Poseidon long-range patrol aircraft will track illicit ship-to-ship transfers in second such mission this year
November 3, 2025
Russian VIP business jet makes rare trip to North Korea, staying for 3 days
Bombardier Challenger flies from Moscow to Pyongyang, though purpose of visit is unknown
October 27, 2025
Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
October 17, 2025
UN watchdog slams ‘recurring’ North Korean GPS jamming for endangering aircraft
ICAO accuses DPRK and Russia of violating civil aviation convention and ignoring repeated statements of concern
October 9, 2025
All the weapons on display at North Korea’s 2025 arms expo
NK Pro map of expo floor details full list of latest DPRK nukes, missiles and drones
October 7, 2025
Australia deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea’s maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa to track Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion through ship-to-ship transfers
October 7, 2025
