Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage
December 13, 2024
Why North Korea’s ambitious satellite plans have come crashing down to Earth
In interview, Markus Schiller explains why DPRK won’t launch three satellites in 2024 but hasn’t necessarily failed
December 11, 2024
Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left
December 3, 2024
North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
NK Pro analysis of arms expo highlights Pyongyang’s focus on improving capabilities to fight a drone war
November 22, 2024
How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks
Experts say jamming aims to provoke and could endanger planes and ships, but note shortage of ways to counter
November 19, 2024
Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk
Expert says short stopover in Pyongyang likely shuttled military personnel as allies ramp up cooperation against Ukraine
November 7, 2024
Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea
Flight is latest sign of continuing cooperation as DPRK allegedly sends troops to fight in Ukraine
October 23, 2024
Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine
But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet
October 18, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation
October 11, 2024
Seoul airports have suspended flights 20 times due to North Korean balloons
Official data records almost 7 hours of disruptions, which expert says likely increased operational costs
September 26, 2024
