How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory



News How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet Anton Sokolin September 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-35 performing at MAKS air show in Moscow, Aug. 2009 \| Image: Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit aviation factories in the Russian Far East this week following his summit with Vladimir Putin, in a move that experts say could be part of the DPRK’s efforts to modernize its outdated combat aircraft fleet. Putin announced after the summit at the Cosmodrome Vostochny spaceport on Wednesday that Kim Jong Un would “fly” to see “aviation factories” in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, as well as visit Vladivostok to “observe” Russia’s naval capabilities. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit aviation factories in the Russian Far East this week following his summit with Vladimir Putin, in a move that experts say could be part of the DPRK’s efforts to modernize its outdated combat aircraft fleet. Putin announced after the summit at the Cosmodrome Vostochny spaceport on Wednesday that Kim Jong Un would “fly” to see “aviation factories” in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, as well as visit Vladivostok to “observe” Russia’s naval capabilities. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet

Anton Sokolin September 14, 2023

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-35 performing at MAKS air show in Moscow, Aug. 2009 | Image: Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit aviation factories in the Russian Far East this week following his summit with Vladimir Putin, in a move that experts say could be part of the DPRK’s efforts to modernize its outdated combat aircraft fleet.

Putin announced after the summit at the Cosmodrome Vostochny spaceport on Wednesday that Kim Jong Un would “fly” to see “aviation factories” in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, as well as visit Vladivostok to “observe” Russia’s naval capabilities.

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