The DPRK has completed work on creating an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Russian Il-76. The aircraft was inspected by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, KCNA reported.

Kim Jong-un boards the AEW&C aircraft
Kim Jong-un boards the AEW&C aircraft
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Comrade Kim Jong-un familiarized himself with the characteristics of new intelligence and information gathering assets, and electronic warfare systems developed by North Korean specialists.
KCNA
On board the AEW&C aircraft
On board the AEW&C aircraft
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Our special assets will play an important role in monitoring potential threats and gathering key information.
Kim Jong-un, leader of the DPRK

 Information that North Korea was modernizing the Il-76 for AEW needs appeared in Western media in 2023. Satellites have repeatedly taken pictures of the aircraft at Pyongyang airport.

Takeoff of the AEW&C aircraft 
Takeoff of the AEW&C aircraft 
Источник изображения: KCNA

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