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Kim Jong Un pledges broader North Korea–Russia ties, endorses Russia's 'sacred war'
world24 days ago

Kim Jong Un pledges broader North Korea–Russia ties, endorses Russia's 'sacred war'

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un told Vladimir Putin that Pyongyang will expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a comprehensive, friendship-based alliance, and he expressed confidence in Russia’s victory in its so-called sacred war. The remarks underscore closer bilateral ties, continuing military cooperation, and a shared stance amid past cooperation and mutual defense pacts, following Kim’s messages to Xi Jinping as well.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#kim-jong-un#military-cooperation#north-korea
North Korea Expands Support for Russia With Drone Operators, Ukraine Says
world1 month ago

North Korea Expands Support for Russia With Drone Operators, Ukraine Says

Ukraine’s intelligence says about 8,500 North Korean troops are in Russia, including around 400 drone operators whose equipment could be used to survey and strike targets in Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen military ties. Kyiv warns Putin may seek thousands more NK troops, though Pyongyang has denied mass deployments. North Korea has also supplied missile technology and air-defense equipment, with some NK personnel deployed in Russia’s rear to free Russian forces for operations in Ukraine.

via CNN|
#drones#military-cooperation#north-korea
How Top Gun Took Flight: The 40-Year Making of a Blockbuster
entertainment4 months ago

How Top Gun Took Flight: The 40-Year Making of a Blockbuster

Forty years after its 1986 release, Top Gun’s creation is recapped: producers bought the rights after a Star Wars-on-Earth magazine feature, won Pentagon backing for real flights, cast Tom Cruise after a Blue Angels ride, and built Maverick around internal rivalry and Goose’s death, balancing breathtaking aerial sequences with an emotional core; the film boosted Cruise’s stardom and Navy recruitment, spawned a 2022 sequel, and set the stage for a third installment.

via The Guardian|
#1986#entertainment#film-production
Volodin Credits Kim Jong Un With Kursk ‘Liberation’ as Russia Deepens NK Cooperation
world5 months ago

Volodin Credits Kim Jong Un With Kursk ‘Liberation’ as Russia Deepens NK Cooperation

Russian Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked Kim Jong Un for North Korea’s aid in the Ukraine war, including troops and missiles that Moscow claims helped ‘liberate’ Kursk, as Moscow and Pyongyang pursue long‑term military cooperation; Seoul cites North Korean casualties and both countries are expanding ties through 2027–2031 plans.

via The Moscow Times|
#kursk#military-cooperation#russia-north-korea-relations
France broadens nuclear deterrence, inviting European allies into deterrence missions
world7 months ago

France broadens nuclear deterrence, inviting European allies into deterrence missions

President Macron unveiled an expanded French nuclear doctrine that would increase France’s arsenal and allow European partners to host or participate in its deterrence missions, introducing a “forward deterrence” concept and launching a France–Germany nuclear steering group to begin concrete cooperation, including joint exercises and visits to strategic sites. Several other European allies (Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden) could take part in French nuclear wargames, while Paris retains sole authority over nuclear strikes and funding details were not disclosed.

via Reuters|
#european-security#france#germany
Morocco Strengthens Military Ties with Israel Through Advanced Defense Systems
world9 months ago

Morocco Strengthens Military Ties with Israel Through Advanced Defense Systems

Israel and Morocco have formalized a new military partnership through a joint work plan for 2026, marking a significant deepening of security ties since their diplomatic normalization in 2020. Morocco has increasingly favored Israeli defense suppliers, acquiring advanced systems like the Barak MX air defense and reconnaissance satellites, as part of its efforts to modernize its armed forces amid regional tensions. The agreement aims to enhance long-term defense planning and strategic coordination, positioning Morocco as Israel’s key African security ally and extending Israel’s influence into North and West Africa.

via Business Insider Africa|
#abraham-accords#israel#military-cooperation