Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Why balloons could be the next weapon in North Korea’s ever-expanding arsenal
Incidents involving Chinese and DPRK balloons highlight how they can pose threats in multi-domain conflict, expert says
Jets fly over Pyongyang overnight in likely training for military parade
Videos seen by NK News show planes with flares and LED lights, while photos show preparations in Kim Il Sung Square
Japan launches intelligence satellite to monitor North Korean military activity
Tokyo seeks to operate network of 10 satellites by 2028 to boost security against DPRK missiles and natural disasters
North Korea pushes ahead with military parade training despite virus lockdown
Satellite imagery also suggests jets have joined preparations for parade scheduled for Feb. 8
Possible drone spotted near DMZ, weeks after North Korean incursion
NK News observed aircraft from border observatory on Tuesday, raising questions about flights in sensitive military area
Kenneth Rowe, North Korean pilot who defected in Soviet plane, dies at 90
Rowe fooled the DPRK air force into thinking he was loyal to Kim Il Sung, all while he was planning his great escape
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023
Explainer: How North Korea is developing drones into weapons of war
Experts say adaptability of unmanned aerial systems provides multiple ways for DPRK to challenge South Korean defenses
North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
Center could help launch military reconnaissance satellite next year as Kim Jong Un pours resources into space program
South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border
Military says it fired warning shots against intrusion, while local media report one ROK jet crashed while responding
