May 10, 2024

Aviation

Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK

Eyes in the sky: How North Korea could realize vision for spy satellite network
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Eyes in the sky: How North Korea could realize vision for spy satellite network

Experts say one satellite has little value but lays groundwork for one day monitoring ROK, Japan and even US mainland

Eyes in the sky: How North Korea could realize vision for spy satellite network
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 21, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch

Leader’s sister maintains Pyongyang has sovereign right to launch satellite and will try again in future

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2023
IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic

IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic

Seoul says UN maritime body issued first resolution on DPRK missiles, hours after failed satellite debris fell into sea

IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
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North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis

Experts say Pyongyang is determined to deploy spy satellites and can now build on successes of first attempt

North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 31, 2023
North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction
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North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction

Satellite imagery shows demolition of what would be at least the eighth airfield cleared from map since 2019

North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2023
North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test
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North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test

Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un jet and other planes on move around ICBM launch, raising questions about safety

North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2023
US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea

US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea

B-1B flies with South Korean fighters over Yellow Sea as allies prepare for springtime military exercises

US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2023
French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade
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French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade

AS350 appears in clip aired during parade coverage, the first time state media has shown aircraft since 2014

French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 17, 2023
Seoul to launch microsatellite system to monitor North Korean nuclear threats

Seoul to launch microsatellite system to monitor North Korean nuclear threats

$1.13 billion dollar project marks latest foray into space as DPRK pursues its own orbital reconnaissance capabilities

Seoul to launch microsatellite system to monitor North Korean nuclear threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 9, 2023
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