All articles tagged with #ballistic missiles
Originally Published 7 days ago — by PBS
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters just before South Korea's president visited China, amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear program and recent weapons tests, while North Korea also condemned a US operation in Venezuela.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters just hours before South Korea's president left for China, amid ongoing tensions and recent weapons tests, with international responses emphasizing the violation of UN resolutions and regional security concerns.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Japan Times
North Korea conducted its first missile tests of 2026, launching at least two ballistic missiles that landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, prompting concerns from Japan and its allies about regional security.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by AP News
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea amid heightened military activity and political tensions, just before South Korea's president's trip to China, as North Korea prepares for its upcoming party congress and continues to develop its nuclear arsenal.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by CNN
North Korea launched ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung began a state visit to China, with Seoul and its allies closely monitoring the situation amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and North Korea's recent military activities.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by NBC News
Israeli officials are preparing to brief President Trump on potential new military strikes against Iran, focusing on Iran's expanding ballistic missile program and reconstitution of nuclear sites, amid ongoing concerns about regional security and Iran's military capabilities.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
In June 2025, Israel launched a major offensive against Iran, called Operation Rising Lion, which triggered Iran's largest missile retaliation, Operation True Promise III, involving over 500 ballistic missiles and extensive attacks on military, infrastructure, and civilian targets in Israel, resulting in significant casualties and damage, while highlighting the complexities of modern missile warfare and defense.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles ahead of US President Trump's upcoming Asia trip, signaling ongoing military tensions amid diplomatic efforts and regional security concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile tests in five months, launching multiple short-range missiles days before the upcoming APEC summit, amid ongoing tensions and North Korea's efforts to gain recognition as a nuclear weapons state. The tests come after a period of heightened weapons activity and diplomatic challenges, with North Korea displaying a new intercontinental missile and emphasizing its military capabilities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Japan Times
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles shortly after Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan's Prime Minister, with Japan, South Korea, and the US coordinating their response and sharing missile-alert data, though the missiles did not land in Japanese waters.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, the first such launch since May, just a week before a major Asia-Pacific leaders' summit in South Korea involving US and Chinese leaders.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Muhammad Pahlawan, a Pakistani weapons smuggler, was sentenced to 40 years in the US for using a fishing boat to ship sophisticated Iranian missile components to Houthi rebels in Yemen, highlighting ongoing Iran-backed arms trafficking and its impact on regional conflicts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The Houthis' use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile strikes against Israel marks a significant escalation, highlighting advancements in proxy warfare, regional threats, and challenges to Israel's air defense systems, with implications for strategic deterrence and civil resilience.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
The article discusses the global demand for Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles, especially by Ukraine, due to escalating Russian missile attacks. It explains the capabilities of Patriot missiles, differences between PAC-2 and PAC-3, and the challenges in replenishing stocks amid geopolitical tensions and production limitations. The article emphasizes Ukraine's urgent need for more systems to defend against high-speed ballistic threats and the slow pace of international support and production.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Institute for the Study of War
The article details recent military actions by Israel against Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian missile attacks on Israel, including strikes on Iran's Arak Heavy Water Reactor and Ghadir radars, and Iran's missile barrages targeting Israeli cities, amid widespread internet disruptions in Iran.