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North Korea Fires Missiles Amid South Korea's China Visit
world1 month ago

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid South Korea's China Visit

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited China for a diplomatic trip, amid heightened regional tensions and North Korea's military developments. The missile launches, which flew about 900 km, were analyzed by the US and Japan, with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un calling for increased weapons production. The visit to China aims to strengthen economic ties and discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula.

via Al Jazeera|
#china-visit#kim-jong-un#missile-test
North Korea's Kim Supervises New Air Defense Missile Tests
world6 months ago

North Korea's Kim Supervises New Air Defense Missile Tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, claiming they have superior combat capabilities, amid ongoing military tensions and upcoming US-South Korea talks. The tests, which occurred just before a US-South Korea summit, highlight North Korea's focus on missile technology and regional security concerns, as South Korea and the US continue their joint military exercises and North Korea responds with provocative actions.

via Al Jazeera|
#kim-jong-un#military-tensions#missile-test
North Korean Leader Oversees New Missile and Air Defense Tests
world6 months ago

North Korean Leader Oversees New Missile and Air Defense Tests

North Korea conducted a missile test overseen by Kim Jong Un, claiming the new weapons have superior capabilities. The test followed recent border tensions with South Korea, which involved warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the DMZ. The region remains tense amid ongoing US-South Korea military drills and North Korea's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal, amid concerns over possible Russian missile technology exchanges.

via BBC|
#kim-jong-un#military-exercises#missile-test
"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"
asia-pacific1 year ago

"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast, indicating its continued development of missiles capable of targeting American military bases in the Western Pacific. The missile, which did not fly over Japan, fell in waters between the two countries after flying for 372 miles. Analysts believe the test may have involved a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine, making it faster to launch and more difficult to intercept. This development poses a potential threat to U.S. territories like Guam in the Western Pacific.

via The New York Times|
#asia-pacific#guam#hypersonic-missile
"India Successfully Tests Multi-Warhead Missile in Maiden Flight"
military-technology1 year ago

"India Successfully Tests Multi-Warhead Missile in Maiden Flight"

India successfully conducts its first test flight of a domestically developed missile capable of carrying multiple warheads, marking a significant advancement in its medium- and long-range missile systems amid strategic competition with China. The missile, equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles, adds to India's nuclear-capable arsenal, including the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, enabling it to target both China and neighboring Pakistan.

via The Associated Press|
#india#military-technology#missile-test
"U.K. Defense Chief Stands Firm Despite Trident Nuclear Missile Test Failures"
world2 years ago

"U.K. Defense Chief Stands Firm Despite Trident Nuclear Missile Test Failures"

Britain's Defense Secretary Grant Shapps reassured lawmakers that the country's nuclear deterrent program remains functional despite reports of a failed Trident II missile test off the coast of Florida. The missile, launched from a Royal Navy submarine, reportedly experienced an anomaly during the test, but Shapps emphasized the effectiveness and reliability of the U.K.'s nuclear deterrent. Critics have raised concerns about the cost and reliability of the program, while the Ministry of Defense maintains that at least one British nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine has been patrolling the seas since the system was deployed in 1969.

via CBS News|
#britain#florida#missile-test
"Trident Missile Test Failures: Impact on UK's Nuclear Deterrent"
militarynational-security2 years ago

"Trident Missile Test Failures: Impact on UK's Nuclear Deterrent"

The Trident nuclear-weapons system is a key part of the UK's nuclear deterrent, consisting of four Vanguard-class submarines armed with Trident missiles and warheads. The system is based at Faslane near the Firth of Clyde and has an annual running cost of about £3bn. A recent test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine failed, raising concerns about the system's reliability. The decision to use Trident can only be made by the prime minister, and the system is controversial due to ethical, economic, and strategic concerns.

via BBC.com|
#militarynational-security#missile-test#nuclear-deterrent
international-relations2 years ago

North Korea Conducts Multiple Cruise Missile Tests, South Korea Reports

North Korea fired multiple unidentified cruise missiles into the sea off its west coast, marking the third missile test in less than a week. The launch comes amidst heightened tension on the Korean peninsula, with South Korean and US intelligence closely monitoring the situation. The recent tests include a new submarine-launched cruise missile, and South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff believe the firings were to test upgrades of existing missiles' capabilities.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#international-relations#military#missile-test