Russia-North Korea Military Pact Fuels Drone Tech Proliferation Risk
The military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is creating significant proliferation risks, particularly in drone technology. Russia has provided drone technology to Pyongyang in exchange for weapons and troops, potentially enabling North Korea to develop advanced AI-enabled and jet-powered drones.
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