Academic Leif-Eric Easley noted Vice Marshal Ri is the perfect example of the strategy: "Ri Yong Gil is a longstanding member of North Korea’s military elite, who before making it to the top, experienced ups and downs during his career.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1800808/kim-jong-un-fires-generals-war-warning-north-korea

Air Vice Marshal Abubakar emphasised that these acquisitions exemplify the Nigerian government's commitment to equipping the NAF for safe and agile airpower employment, reflecting their dedication to addressing the nation's security challenges.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/naf-set-to-receive-51-additional-helicopters-for-counter-operations/qjenhgg

Air Vice Marshal Rajapaksa underwent Basic Combat Training and Graduate Studies at the Kotelawala Defence Academy.

Source: https://www.onlanka.com/news/udeni-rajapaksa-to-be-appointed-as-the-19th-commander-of-the-sri-lanka-air-force.html

The Chief of Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Abdullahi Shinkafi, said N6.2 billion was appropriated to the DSA in 2023.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/2024-budget-senate-assures-increased-funding-for-dsa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-budget-senate-assures-increased-funding-for-dsa

Union Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday inaugurated the third LCA production line and also handed over the 100th Sukhoi-30 MKI ROH aircraft to Air Vice Marshal Sarin at HAL’s Nashik Division.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/hal-hands-over-100th-su-30-mki-roh-aircraft-to-iaf/