North Korea and Russia to jointly produce drones — when exactly
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Sat, 08 Feb 2025 21:02:00 +0200
Russia and North Korea to start joint production of dronesAccording to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing several sources familiar with RussianNorth Korean relations, the dictatorial regimes of these countries have already reached an agreement.According to sources, Russia and North Korea have reached an agreement under which North Korea will receive technical assistance from Russia in the development of several types of drones that will be massproduced.The likely deal comes amid deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, which signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty last year.
Sources claim that the drone development deal is a response to North Koreas deployment of soldiers to aid Russia, which is continuing its invasion of Ukraine.
At the same time, sources say Russia is reluctant to support North Korea in developing nuclear weapons.
Moscow fears that factors such as Pyongyangs nuclear tests will complicate North Koreas relations with the United States and neighboring countries, including China, they say.NHK notes that in November 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jongun inspected the testing of a socalled suicide drone and ordered the development of a system for mass production of this weapon.Recall that on June 19, 2024, Russia and North Korea signed a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership.
It was ratified by the countries in November.
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