North Korea's evolving threat goes beyond missiles as Russia ties deepen
North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia is giving Pyongyang more than new weapons. From electronic warfare equipment to battlefield lessons learned in Ukraine, the partnership could change how North Korean forces fight, military experts say, although the extent of those gains remains difficult to verify. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, recently warned that North Korea…
North Korea's military collaboration with Russia is expanding the country's arsenal beyond conventional weapons. The partnership between the two nations has introduced Pyongyang to advanced electronic warfare equipment and valuable battlefield insights gained during Russia's conflict in Ukraine, experts assert. However, it remains challenging to quantify the full scope of these advantages.
Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, recently expressed concerns during a Center for Strategic and International Studies event on October 13th. Brunson highlighted that North Korea has acquired Russian-made jamming equipment and learned the intricacies of coordinating troops and supplies over extended distances through its involvement in Russia's war.
According to Brunson, these new capabilities represent a significant shift in North Korea's electronic warfare prowess. "They did not possess such jammers previously. They were provided to them by the Russians," he stated.
Furthermore, Brunson pointed to instances of interference impacting maritime activities in North Korean territorial waters. He emphasized that the extent of this jamming activity had not yet reached its full potential. Brunson's comments have sparked questions about the degree to which Russian assistance has bolstered North Korea's military capabilities.
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