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 cooperation with Russia is expanding beyond the provision of weapons, according to military experts. The partnership could potentially alter the tactics used by North Korean forces in combat, although the full extent of these gains is yet to be determined. Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, recently warned about the delivery of Russian-made jamming equipment to North Korea.
During an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on October 13, Brunson emphasized that these jammers were a significant upgrade from what North Korea previously possessed. "They didn't have those jammers before. Those jammers were given to them by the Russians," he explained.
Furthermore, Brunson highlighted the military assistance from Russia in terms of troop and supply transportation across extensive distances during their conflict in Ukraine. This involvement has reportedly enhanced North Korea's capabilities in this domain. While Brunson acknowledged that the effectiveness of this interference in Korean territorial waters has not yet been fully realized, his statements have sparked discussions regarding the degree to which Russian support has bolstered North Korea's military potential.
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