Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Kim Jong Un highlights Air Force's nuclear role
Kim Jong Un celebrated the 80th anniversary of North Korea's Air Force with his daughter.
He said the Air Force is important for nuclear war deterrence and will get new strategic assets.
They watched an air show and saw different types of aircraft, including drones and an early-warning plane.
Kim also said the Air Force should protect against enemy espionage and attacks.
North Korea has been making small and medium-sized drones for battle.
Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's Air Force 80th anniversary with his daughter.
He emphasized the Air Force's role in nuclear war deterrence and defense.
New strategic assets will be given to the Air Force, though specifics were not provided.
An air show and display of aircraft, including drones and an airborne early-warning aircraft, were part of the celebrations.
North Korea has launched mass production of small FPV drones and larger battlefield attack drones.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un and his daughter
- What
- Celebrated North Korea's Air Force 80th anniversary and highlighted its nuclear deterrence role
- When
- November 30
- Where
- North Korea
- Why
- To emphasize the Air Force's role in nuclear war deterrence and defense against espionage and provocations
- Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Event
- Air Force 80th anniversary
- Key Assets
- FPV drones, medium-range attack drones, airborne early-warning aircraft
- Kim's Daughter
- Attended the event
- Kim's Statement
- Air Force will exercise nuclear war deterrence
- New Assets
- Strategic assets to be given (unspecified)
