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    Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills

    Russia's Defence Ministry conducts drills with Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, involving crews in multiple regions practicing camouflage and deployment. Similar exercises planned for other missile units. President Putin mentions potential changes to nuclear doctrine in response to perceived threats from Western powers.

    India's Rudram-1 Missile: How does it stack up against global competitors?

    Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head, crucial for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD). Compared globally, Rudram-1 enhances India's SEAD capabilities against adversaries like the US (AGM-88 HARM), Russia (Kh-58), UK (ALARM), China (FT-2000), Iran (Hormoz-2), and Brazil (MAR-1). This milestone strengthens India's defense against regional threats, showcasing its technological prowess and commitment to indigenous defense innovation.

    Is China fueling Pakistan's nuclear ambitions against India?

    A recent image from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade reveals Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra’ad-I nuclear-capable missile, marking a significant strategic enhancement. The development, aided by China, aims to replace aging Mirage aircraft and bolster Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence. Amidst an intensifying nuclear arms race in South Asia, this advancement impacts regional stability and poses implications for India.

    Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5

    A Russian missile and drone attack on Dnipro killed five civilians and injured 47, including a 14-year-old girl. The assault shattered windows in schools and kindergartens, damaged a children's hospital ICU, and sparked fires in another hospital. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video of the missile strike over Ukraine's fourth-largest city. The ongoing war, started by Russia's invasion three years ago, has resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths and 20,000 injuries, according to the UN. Ukraine received $2.2 billion from the IMF for welfare payments, doctors' and teachers' salaries, and more.

    Pakistan equips JF-17 jets with Ra'ad nuclear missiles, US report confirms

    Recently analyzed photographs from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade rehearsals have unveiled Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra'ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), as confirmed by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS).

    Russia says it destroys five Ukraine's SU-27 jet fighters at Myrhorod airfield

    Russia's defence ministry announced on Tuesday that it had destroyed five Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets and damaged two more at the Myrhorod airfield in Ukraine's Poltava region using Iskander-M missiles.

    • 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 its recent missile tests involved new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead'

      North Korea announced Tuesday the successful test-firing of a new tactical ballistic missile, named Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5, capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class "super-large warhead." The test aimed to verify flight stability and accuracy, with a range from 90 to 500 kilometers. South Korea reported two missiles launched, with differing flight paths: one reaching 600 kilometers and the other 120 kilometers. North Korea plans further tests in July. These developments follow heightened North Korean military activities since 2022, focusing on expanding its nuclear-capable arsenal amid regional tensions with the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.

      Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed and dozens wounded after missiles slam into town in southern Ukraine

      Russian missiles struck a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians, including children, and injuring dozens. Local authorities in Vilniansk reported bodies under picnic blankets and damaged buildings. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western support to enhance air defenses against ongoing Russian attacks. Elsewhere, civilians died and were wounded in Donetsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed shooting down Ukrainian drones in southwest Russia.

      N. Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles, one fails

      North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, with one launch failing, South Korea's military reported Monday. The launches followed North Korea's warning of "fatal consequences" after joint military exercises by South Korea, Japan, and the US. The first missile flew 600 km, while the second traveled 120 km and seemed to explode mid-air. The launches come amid tensions over accusations that North Korea supplied weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine and ongoing military activities in both Koreas.

      North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill

      North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles on Monday, following a vow of "offensive and overwhelming" responses to recent US-South Korea-Japan military drills. The missiles were launched from Jangyon, with the first traveling 600 km and the second 120 km. The first missile landed in the waters off Chongjin, while the second likely crashed inland. The test comes amid heightened tensions, with North Korea condemning the "Freedom Edge" drill and asserting defensive measures against perceived threats from the trilateral alliance and regional pressures.

      As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies

      The United States concluded its inaugural multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, marking a milestone in strengthening regional security alliances. Dubbed Freedom Edge, the exercise focused on enhancing joint capabilities in missile defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surveillance amid escalating threats from North Korea and China. Despite geopolitical tensions, the drills aimed to foster interoperability among allied forces, crucial for coordinated responses to regional challenges. The exercises underscore efforts by the Biden administration to solidify partnerships amidst growing military dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.

      Putin says Russia should produce previously banned missiles

      Putin was referring to missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometres (300-3,400 miles) that were banned under the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Washington withdrew from the deal in 2019, citing Russia's failure to comply. The Kremlin said at the time that it would abide by a moratorium on production if the US did not deploy missiles within striking distance of Russia.

      Reforms in armed forces should be continuous to maintain supremacy during wars: President Murmu

      President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence production. She claimed that nearly 70 per cent of defence procurement was sourced from Indian manufacturers in the last year, and reforms resulting in India manufacturing over Rs one lakh crore of defence equipment. She emphasised upon modernisation of the armed forces, the importance of continuous reforms for military supremacy, and India's increasing defence exports, including the BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines.

      North Korea says it tested a new multiwarhead missile. South Korea says it's covering up a failure

      North Korea announced a successful test of a multiwarhead missile aimed at enhancing its capability to overcome US and South Korean defenses. However, South Korea disputed this claim, asserting the missile launch had actually failed. North Korea's state media reported the test involved separating and guiding warheads accurately, showcasing progress in its missile development despite technical challenges. Analysts anticipate further tests to refine this technology, which includes decoys to evade missile defenses. The test coincides with heightened regional tensions, including North Korea's objections to US military presence and provocative actions toward South Korea.

      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.

      N. Korea may have used hypersonic missile in failed launch, South's military says

      North Korea's missile launch on Wednesday ended in failure as the device exploded mid-air, according to South Korea's military. Officials suspect that the failed launch involved a hypersonic missile.

      Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding region, Ukraine says

      Russia launched three missiles on Ukraine, with two destroyed. No damage reported. Kyiv under air raid alerts. Witnesses heard blasts around Kyiv. Reporting by Pavel Polityuk and Sergiy Karazy.

      US to fast-track Ukraine anti-air missile deliveries

      The US prioritizes delivering anti-air missiles to Kyiv, including Patriot and NASAMS missiles, ahead of other countries, delaying their orders. Deliveries to Taiwan, facing China's threat, and Israel, targeted by Iran and Hamas, remain unaffected. The US has supported Ukraine with $51 billion in weapons and ammunition since Russia's invasion in 2022.

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