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​Defense Express’ Weekly Review: russian MiG-31K Jets in Belarus, the Su-57 Fighters Production Suspension, North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine and the Most Powerful Nuclear Ballistic Missile in the World

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The Hyunmoo-5 missile / screenshot from video
The Hyunmoo-5 missile / screenshot from video

Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the week

Second MiG-31K Fighter Jet Arrives in Belarus, Heightening Tensions

A second russian MiG-31K fighter jet, equipped to carry the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles, has arrived in Belarus, marking a significant escalation in military presence from russia. This development, reported by Belarusian Hajun on Telegram, indicates that the aircraft has landed at the Machulishchy airfield, just two days after the first MiG-31K aircraft was deployed.

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russian MiG-31K fighter jet / open source

Ukraine’s New F-16 Aircraft from the Netherlands: Key Differences Compared to the Danish Version

The first batch of 18 F-16 fighters has been delivered to the Ukrainian Air Force. While the number of aircraft is significant, the equipment they come with is equally important.

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The F-16 aircraft the Royal Netherlands Air Force / Photo credit: Koninklijke Luchtmacht

russia Suspends Production of the Su-57 Stealth Fighters

russia has delayed the production of its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, which was initially promoted as a counterpart to American Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor aircraft.

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russian Su-57 aircraft / open source

WP: Thousands of North Korean Soldiers Could Be Deployed to Ukraine by the End of the Year after Receiving Training in russia

Several thousand North Korean soldiers are undergoing training in russia, with a possible deployment to the front lines in Ukraine anticipated by year-end. A representative from Ukrainian military intelligence indicated that North Korean officers are already in temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine to observe local troops and assess the battlefield.

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North Korean Soviet-made BM-24 MLRS systems / open source

South Korea Reveals the Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile, the Most Powerful Nuclear Ballistic Missile in the World

South Korea recently showcased its most powerful ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, during the 76th anniversary of the nation’s armed forces. The Hyunmoo-5 missile, touted as one of the most formidable conventional ballistic missiles globally, is a key component of South Korea’s advanced missile arsenal. Designed to target heavily fortified and underground facilities, it can carry a 9-ton warhead, making it one of the most potent non-nuclear missiles in existence, Army Recognition reports.

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