North Korea Defence Forum

[KingQamaR]

North Korean engineers are in some crazy super science journeys like Soviet Union.

 

[Soldier35]

Large-scale drone exercises have taken place in the DPRK. Advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology were showcased to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an exhibition. Accompanied by the country’s top military and political leadership, he visited the "Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology – 2026" exhibition and observed large-scale military drills. The North Korean defense industry presented over 30 types of UAVs across all classes. Kim Jong Un ordered the continued development of unmanned aviation, setting a goal to achieve absolute superiority in this field. He identified the development and integration of artificial intelligence technologies as a key priority. Some of the displayed UAVs were utilized during demonstration strikes against stationary targets. Footage shows North Korean drones being launched and striking various targets—including Abrams tanks and self-propelled artillery—at a military testing ground. Based on the video, many of the North Korean drones appear similar to models originating from Russia, the United States, and Israel.

 

[Shags202]

I think we are way past UN Sanctions now.

Russia has already supplied subsystems to North Korea for its Warships. The fighter jets are not a unique restriction in the UN Sanctions anyways.

He was touring Su-57 production facilities as well.

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The question really is about Money, what Russia will sell it for, and how much Kim can pay, as well as if its the right fight for North Korea's strategy(we don't know if he wants to try to match South Korea plane for plane, its not economical for him).

They can afford it I was looking up that bitcoin theft
Broader 2026 Totals: According to blockchain intelligence firm BitOK and TRM Labs, North Korean-backed hackers have been tied to an estimated $7.4 billion to $7.61 billion in total crypto thefts across dozens of incidents between January and October 2026, accounting for roughly 85% of global crypto hack values

Would you really want stealth aircraft in the hands of Korea imagine if they decided Russia was number one enemy tomorrow I’m telling you people keep trying to act like Iran is the threat Iranians are rational this guy is on another world altogether

 

[sahureka2]

They can afford it I was looking up that bitcoin theft
Broader 2026 Totals: According to blockchain intelligence firm BitOK and TRM Labs, North Korean-backed hackers have been tied to an estimated $7.4 billion to $7.61 billion in total crypto thefts across dozens of incidents between January and October 2026, accounting for roughly 85% of global crypto hack values

Would you really want stealth aircraft in the hands of Korea imagine if they decided Russia was number one enemy tomorrow I’m telling you people keep trying to act like Iran is the threat Iranians are rational this guy is on another world altogether

At present, the adversaries are different, and given the DPRK’s significant military and technological advances, it will be the historical enemies who will find themselves in a much less secure position.