North Korea's Kim Jong Un Boosts Air Force with Nuclear Focus

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, recently put the spotlight on his country's Air Force. He did this during a big celebration for the Air Force's 80th birthday. Kim was joined by his young daughter for the event. State media shared photos of Kim looking at different military equipment. This included unmanned aircraft and mobile missile launchers. The Air Force is getting a lot of attention. Kim said it has a big job in North Korea's nuclear war plans. He also mentioned that the Air Force will get new strategic assets. But he didn't give any details about what these assets might be. North Korea has been making drones. These include small, short-range FPV drones and larger battlefield attack drones. A Ukrainian intelligence official shared this information. It shows that North Korea is expanding its military capabilities. Kim also talked about defending against espionage and military provocations. He said the Air Force should be ready to repel any threats. This shows that North Korea is focusing on both offense and defense. The celebration included an air show and a display of aircraft. This included an airborne early-warning aircraft that North Korea unveiled earlier this year. The event highlighted the country's military advancements and its focus on nuclear deterrence.