INTER CONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE
North Korea says tested missile capable of carrying super-large warhead
North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a super-large warhead, state media said Tuesday, with analysts suggesting the weapon could be nuclear-capable. Pyongyang's state media claimed it had successfully launched the Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5 missile, which it said was capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class super-large warhead.
North Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile. Kim Jong Un covets the weapon to overwhelm US defenses
North Korea announced it successfully tested a multiwarhead missile, aiming to enhance its capability to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses. The launch tested separation and guidance control of individual warheads, which were accurately directed to targets and verified by radar. This test, North Korea's first known attempt at developing a multiwarhead missile, was seen as a significant step in Kim Jong Un's weapons modernization program. While South Korea initially assessed the launch as a failed hypersonic missile test, analysts suggest it was a preliminary evaluation of key MIRV subsystems. This development intensifies regional security concerns.
Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement pledging mutual aid against "aggression," signaling stronger ties amid their standoffs with the West. The summit marked Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years and raised concerns over potential arms deals for Russia's war in Ukraine. The agreement enhances security, trade, and cultural ties. U.S. and South Korean officials expressed alarm, and Putin’s subsequent visit to Vietnam underscores Russia’s efforts to bolster alliances amid global tensions.
US, South Korea conduct joint bombing drills
The United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first joint bombing drills with South Korea in seven years, amidst heightened tensions from North Korea's provocations. The US bomber, escorted by South Korean F-15K jets, dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the exercise. South Korea suspended a 2018 inter-Korean military pact and resumed military activities along the demarcation line. The drills aim to reinforce the US extended deterrence commitment and combined defense posture against North Korea's threats.
North Korea fires missile barrage toward eastern waters days after failed satellite launch
North Korea allegedly fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea. The move drew condemnation from South Korea and Japan amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The launches followed a failed attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite. North Korea's actions have been met with strong international criticism as they violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. The North vowed to continue developing its space reconnaissance capabilities despite setbacks.
Russia will have to increase its missile arsenal to deter the West, diplomat says
A Russian diplomat has stated that Russia needs to increase its entire missile arsenal to deter the West, as Moscow is now in open confrontation with the United States and its allies. This follows President Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has led to the worst breakdown in relations between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Russia has ramped up weapons production and is forecast to manufacture more artillery this year than all of NATO's 32 members combined.
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Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems
Experts predict that the successful use of ballistic missile defenses in recent high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea, and Ukraine will lead to increased global investment in these systems. The U.S. SM-3 and Israeli Arrow interceptors, as well as the MIM-104 Patriot batteries, have demonstrated effectiveness against missile attacks, encouraging more countries to invest in similar defense systems. This trend is expected to intensify missile arms races, particularly in regions like Asia, where countries are already heavily investing in missile technology.
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korean state media said the country's missile administration on Friday conducted a "power test" for the warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile and a test-launch of the Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile. It said the tests attained an unspecified "certain goal."
Post-Apocalyptic Vision: How a US-North Korea nuclear war could reshape the world as per new theory
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent statements indicate a firm stance on the geopolitical stage, asserting readiness for conflict while avoiding an intention to start a war. This comes amidst heightened tensions with South Korea and reports of Pyongyang strengthening ties with Moscow. Additionally, a hypothetical scenario outlined in a new book presents a chilling narrative of a nuclear conflict between North Korea and the United States, highlighting the catastrophic global consequences such a scenario could entail.
Agni-V MIRV test: China deploys research vessel to keep an eye on Indian missile
India's recent test of the Agni-5 missile, capable of targeting nearly all of China, was closely watched by a Chinese research vessel off the Indian coast. This monitoring raises concerns about the collection of sensitive data. This is not the first time Chinese vessels have been spotted near the Indian coast before missile tests, leading to speculations about India's missile capabilities and regional security. The presence of Chinese vessels in the region highlights the ongoing strategic dynamics between India and China.
Mission Divyastra: PM Modi congratulates DRDO for 1st flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile through MIRV tech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended DRDO scientists for the successful first flight test of the Agni-5 missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. In a social media post, he expressed pride in DRDO's achievement, referring to the mission as "Divyastra." The Agni-5 missile, equipped with MIRV technology, enhances India's strategic capabilities in deploying multiple warheads independently to various targets.
China's rapidly expanding nuclear weapon stockpile remains opaque
Chinese military spokesmen have neither confirmed nor denied the expansion of the ICBM force, and the authors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists chapter on China acknowledged the opacity of the PLARF: "Analyzing and estimating China's nuclear forces is a challenging endeavor, particularly given the relative lack of state-originating data and the tight control of messaging surrounding the country's nuclear arsenal and doctrine." Beijing has never officially revealed warhead numbers, and its opacity regarding its nuclear capability is legendary.
Fear and ambition propel Chinese President Xi Jinping's nuclear acceleration
Xi has expanded China's atomic arsenal faster than any other Chinese leader, bringing his country closer to the big league of the United States and Russia. He has doubled the size of China's arsenal to roughly 500 warheads, and at this rate, by 2035, it could have about 1,500 warheads -- roughly as many as the U.S. and Russia each now deploy, U.S. officials have said.
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Fatah-II
Pakistan has successfully tested its indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system, 'Fatah-II', capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a 400-kilometer range. The system is equipped with advanced avionics, navigation systems, and a unique flight trajectory. The launch was witnessed by senior officers and scientists.
Pakistan successfully conducts training launch of Ghauri Weapon System
Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of the Ghauri Weapon System, following the recent flight test of the Ababeel Weapon System. The purpose of the launch was to test the operational and technical readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. The launch was witnessed by senior officers, scientists, and engineers. This comes after the US imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies for supplying missile-related items to Pakistan. China has been a major supplier of arms and defense equipment to Pakistan.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles with leader Kim away in Russia
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast just before leader Kim Jong Un met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia. It was the first launch to occur while Kim was abroad. Japan's Coast Guard reported that the missiles fell into the sea outside its exclusive economic zone.
North Korea fires ICBM that may have been new type of weapon
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, marking its first long-range missile firing since March 16. The missile may have been propelled with a solid-fuel engine that the North has been developing as part of its plan to launch a better weapon able to cope with US military threats. Kim Jong Un also wants a nuclear-powered submarine, a multiwarhead missile, a hypersonic weapon and a spy satellite.
US, South Korea, Japan concerned over North Korea's 'malicious' cyber activities
Cryptocurrency funds stolen by North Korean hackers have been a key source for financing the sanctions-stricken country's weapons programmes, officials and experts in the United States and its allies say.
India’s successful Agni-5 tests a warning to China? Here’s all about the ballistic missile
The Defence Ministry successfully tested Agni-5 yesterday from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. It can hit the target with accuracy beyond the range of 5,000 km.
Agni V: What you need to know about the NCBM
The night trials are necessary to validate new technology on the missile, as well as new equipment added to the NCBM. Reports suggest that the range of the missile can be further improved based on the results of the testing.
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea
The launch extends a recent barrage in North Korean weapons demonstrations, including dozens of launches last week that the North described as simulated attacks on South Korean and US targets.
North Korea fires another missile, flies warplanes near border with South Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the missile lifted off from the North's capital region at 1:49 a.m. Friday (1649 GMT Thursday; 12:49 p.m. EDT Thursday). While none of the North Korean artillery shells fell inside South Korean territorial waters, the Joint Chiefs of Staff described the firings as a clear violation of the 2018 agreement, which created buffer zones along land and sea boundaries and no-fly zones above the border to prevent clashes.
North Korea says Kim Jong Un ordered test of 'new type' of ICBM
The new ICBM "would make the whole world clearly aware of the power of our strategic armed forces once again," Kim said, according to KCNA, adding the country was now "fully ready for long-standing confrontation with the US imperialists". The Thursday launch was the first time Pyongyang has fired Kim's most powerful missiles at full range since 2017.
North Korea 'projectile' launch ends in failure
The launch -- North Korea's tenth suspected weapons test this year -- comes after the US said the nuclear-armed country was preparing to fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "at full range" for the first time since 2017. Despite biting international sanctions over its weapons programs, Pyongyang conducted seven missile tests in January.
North Korea claims new test of 'reconnaissance satellite' component
North Korea is under biting international sanctions for its nuclear weapons programs, but peaceful satellite launches are not subject to the same level of restrictions -- although they use much of the same technology. The development of a military reconnaissance satellite -- along with the hypersonic weapons tested in January -- is officially one of Pyongyang's key defence projects, as outlined by leader Kim Jong Un last year.
North Korea test fires submarine-launched ballistic missile, South Korea says
The launch, reported by officials in South Korea and Japan, came after U.S. and South Korean envoys met in Washington to discuss the nuclear standoff with North Korea on Monday. Spy chiefs from the United States, South Korea, and Japan were reported to be meeting in Seoul on Tuesday as well.
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles
The nuclear-armed North has a long history of using weapons tests as provocations, in a carefully calibrated process to forward its objectives. Pyongyang had been biding its time since the new administration took office, not even officially acknowledging its existence until last week. But Seoul's joint chiefs of staff said the North launched two short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, known as the East Sea in Korea, from South Hamgyong province.
Pakistan conducts successful training launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missile
"The training launch was part of Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command aimed at rehearsing operational readiness procedures during day and night," the ISPR, the media wing of the army, said in a statement. The 'Ghaznavi' missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads upto a range of 290 kilometers, the statement said.
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