North Korea has gained access to advanced Russian space, nuclear, and missile technologies, achieving its "strongest strategic position" in decades. This is according to The Military Watch Magazine, citing data from a report by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (Pentagon).
The leadership in North Korea is confident that it possesses the military means to deter the threat from the United States and its allies in Northeast Asia, while continuing to improve its capabilities.
The document states that materials and expertise from Russia will contribute to the development of strategic weapons by North Korean engineers in the next 3-5 years.
North Korea has received an offer from Russia to assist in its space program, including launch vehicles, satellites, and specialist training.
The author of The Military Watch Magazine emphasizes that the situation in the North Korean Armed Forces and the country's defense industry has improved. Moreover, many of the weapons systems developed in North Korea have proven to be more effective than their Russian counterparts.
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