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Houthi rebels unveil solid-fuel missile that resembles Iranian hypersonic weapon
Houthi rebels unveil solid-fuel missile that resembles Iranian hypersonic weapon
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new solid-fuel missile that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran said could fly at hypersonic speeds.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea jet drill
North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea jet drill
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said, a day after South Korea and the US flew powerful fighter jets for a joint drill that the North views as a major security threat.

Fri, 17 May, 2024

South Korea says North Korea fired a missile into its eastern waters
South Korea says North Korea fired a missile into its eastern waters
North Korea on Tuesday test-fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile towards waters off its eastern coast, South Korea’s military said.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

North Korea claims progress on hypersonic missile designed to strike US targets
North Korea claims progress on hypersonic missile designed to strike US targets
North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

South Korea warns neighbours over planned spy satellite launch
South Korea warns neighbours over planned spy satellite launch
South Korea has warned North Korea not to go ahead with a planned spy satellite launch, saying Seoul could suspend an inter-Korean peace deal and resume frontline aerial surveillance in retaliation.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Russia ‘test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile from new nuclear sub’
Russia ‘test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile from new nuclear sub’
The Russian military has reported a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads from a new nuclear submarine.

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Russia has tested experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, says Putin
Russia has tested experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, says Putin
Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, Vladimir Putin said, and warned that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea
North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea
North Korea said its latest missile launches simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it has been rehearsing the occupation of its rival’s territory in the event of conflict.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

North Korea launches missiles towards sea after US flies bomber during drills
North Korea launches missiles towards sea after US flies bomber during drills
North Korea has launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, South Korea’s military has said.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

North Korea fires ballistic missile after making threat over US ‘spy flights’
North Korea fires ballistic missile after making threat over US ‘spy flights’
North Korea fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile in three months on Wednesday, two days after it threatened “shocking” consequences to protest over what it called provocative US reconnaissance activity near its territory.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, its southern neighbours have said.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Iran unveils ‘hypersonic missile able to beat air defences’
Iran unveils ‘hypersonic missile able to beat air defences’
Iran claims it has created a hypersonic missile capable of travelling at 15 times the speed of sound. Tuesday’s announcement comes as tensions remain high with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile
Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile
Iran has unveiled what it has dubbed the latest iteration of its liquid-fuelled Khorramshahr ballistic missile. It comes amid wider tensions with the West over the country’s nuclear programme.

Thu, 25 May, 2023

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile
North Korea said they flight-tested a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time on Thursday.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea
North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan on Thursday, prompting Japan to order residents on an island to take shelter as a precaution.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats
North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards Japan in its second weapons test in three days.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

North Korea confirms ICBM test ahead of US and South Korea joint training
North Korea confirms ICBM test ahead of US and South Korea joint training
North Korea has said its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity against its rivals.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

North Korea fires missile as US and South Korea prepare for exercises
North Korea fires missile as US and South Korea prepare for exercises
According to the South Korean and Japanese militaries, the missile was fired at a high angle, apparently to avoid reaching the neighbours’ territories, and travelled about 560 miles during an hour-long flight.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

South Korea says North Korea fired missile into sea
South Korea says North Korea fired missile into sea
North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea’s military says. The joint chiefs of staff on Saturday did not say what type of missile was launched or how far it flew.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Targets across Ukraine hit as Russia launches fresh missile attack
Targets across Ukraine hit as Russia launches fresh missile attack
A 79-year-old woman was killed and at least seven other people were wounded.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Poland EU Russia Ukraine War
Funeral held for first of two Poles killed in missile blast
A funeral has been held for one of two Polish men killed in a missile explosion near the border with Ukraine – deaths western officials said appear to have been caused by a Ukrainian air defence missile which went astray.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

North Korea Koreas Tensions
North Korea shows off Kim Jong Un’s daughter at missile launch site
North Korea has unveiled the little-known daughter of its leader Kim Jong Un at a missile launch site – attracting keen attention on a fourth-generation member of the dynastic family that has ruled North Korea for more than seven decades.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Koreas Tensions
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred on Friday but gave no further details including how far the weapon flew.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

North Korea What Next? Analysis
North Korea launches latest missiles towards sea after US drills
The South Korean military said North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, the latest in the country’s barrage of weapons tests in recent days.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2022

South Korea Koreas Tensions
Seoul: North Korea fires another missile toward sea
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Thursday toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

South Korea Koreas Tensions
South Korea missile fails during live-fire drill with US after North Korea test
A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up during a live-fire drill with the US which was a reprisal for North Korea’s successful launch a day earlier of a weapon that flew over Japan.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Japan Koreas Tensions
North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation
North Korea has conducted its longest-ever weapons test, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the US Pacific territory of Guam and beyond, forcing the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and halt trains.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Japan Koreas Tensions
North Korea fires ‘at least one’ ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional US allies amid stalled nuclear diplomacy.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

South Korea Koreas Tensions
North Korea ‘fires ballistic missile’ toward South Korea’s eastern waters
South Korea has said North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made on Tuesday morning but gave no further details like how far the weapon flew.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Virus Outbreak North Korea
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles towards sea, says Seoul
North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles towards the sea, South Korea’s military said.

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Koreas Tensions
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, says Seoul
North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern sea on Saturday in its second launch this week.

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Russia Military
New Sarmat missile can carry several hypersonic weapons, Russian officer claims
The test launch came amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West over the Russian military action in Ukraine and underlines the Kremlin’s emphasis on the country’s nuclear forces

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Russia Military
Russia test-fires new intercontinental ballistic missile
The Russian military said it has successfully performed the first test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon President Vladimir Putin claims would make the West “think twice” about any aggressive intentions against Russia.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

North Korea Koreas Tensions
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after North Korea missile test
The US has called for tougher UN sanctions after North Korea said it test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

North Korea Koreas Tensions
North Korea says it test-fired biggest intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea said it has test-fired its biggest-yet intercontinental ballistic missile under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to expand the North’s “nuclear war deterrent” while preparing for a “long-standing confrontation” with the United ...

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

North Korea Missile Launch
North Korea fires suspected missile into sea
North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, its neighbours’ militaries said.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Koreas Tensions Yoon's Choices
Seoul says North Korean projectile launch ends in failure
South Korea said North Korea fired an unidentified projectile but the launch on Wednesday apparently ended in a failure.The launch was made from the Pyongyang region around 9.30am before the apparent failure, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said ...

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

South Korea Koreas Tensions
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea, according to its neighbours’ militaries.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

North Korea Projectiles
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea off east coast
North Korea on Sunday launched a suspected ballistic missile into sea, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in the North’s apparent eighth round of weapons tests so far this year.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2022

Persian Gulf Tensions
US military fired missiles during attack on UAE by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The acknowledgement by the White House and Pentagon represents a widening American involvement in Yemen’s long war, a conflict that US President Joe Biden declared nearly a year ago 'has to end'

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

Israel Emirates
UAE intercepts Yemen missile as Israeli president visits
As negotiators in Vienna now attempt to save the accord and Emirati-backed forces press on the Houthis, the rebels are launching their longest-range attacks yet

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

South Korea Koreas Tensions
North Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam
The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the purpose of the test was verifying the overall accuracy of the Hwasong-12 missile that is being deployed in its military.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

North Korea fires what appears to be longest-range missile since 2017
North Korea fires what appears to be longest-range missile since 2017
North Korea has fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since US President Joe Biden took office.

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

North Korea US
North Korea fires projectile in fourth launch this month, officials say
North Korea has fired at least one suspected ballistic missile into the sea in its fourth weapons launch this month, officials in South Korea and Japan said.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

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