Korean People's Army Air Force
Air warfare branch of North Korea's military
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| 2024 | Admiral Samuel Paparo of the US Indo-Pacific Command reported potential acquisition of MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters from Russia in exchange for troops supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. |
| 2022 | North Korea tested the Pongae-6 SAM system, which is based on the advanced Russian S-400 air defense technology, demonstrating continued development of indigenous air defense capabilities. |
| April 2022 | The Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force was officially renamed to Korean People's Army Air Force, signaling a potential reorganization or restructuring of North Korea's military aviation branch. |
| 2021 | US Defense Intelligence Agency report assessed the KPAF's most modern assets as MiG-29 and MiG-23, with Su-25 ground attack and Ilyushin Il-28 bomber aircraft having some operational capability. |
| July 20 2013 | Tongil News reports that KPAF fighter jets and helicopters conducted 700 sorties a day for 11 days following the Key Resolve military exercise, which started on March 11. This level of sorties is considered by the US military as indicative of the capability to wage all-out war. |
| March 29 2012 | Chosun Ilbo reports that the KPAF dramatically increased the number of flights to 650 per day. |
| January 23 2012 | Agence France-Presse reports that the KPAF conducted more flight training than average in 2011. |
| 2011 | Additional flight tests performed for the Kumsong-3 anti-ship cruise missile, further developing the KPAF's missile capabilities. |
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