The “deliberate cruelty” of Russia’s latest bombardment has made the West more determined to help Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles
Even with Soviet-era defensive weapons, the Ukrainians have been more than holding their own, but this week’s barrage prompted calls to better equip them.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Seeks an ‘Air Shield’
Plus Xi Jinping’s push for an indivisible Chinese identity and a warning for the global economy.
The Hunt to Arm Ukraine Leads to Difficult Choices for Some Nations
The U.S. and NATO are scouring the world for new sources of old weapons to send to Ukraine. But it risks as much peril for some nations as it does promise for Kyiv.
North Korea Says It Is Building Underwater Nuclear Weapons Silos
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has inspected a recent flurry of missile tests, vowing to increase — and never give up — his nuclear weapons.
US Targets Businessmen and Companies in New North Korea Sanctions
The Biden administration is bracing for Kim Jong-un to carry out a nuclear test. It says North Korea has fired 41 ballistic missiles this year, including one over Japan.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, Condemning UN Meeting
They marked the 24th weapons test by the isolated country this year, and came days after Pyongyang fired a missile over Japan for the first time since 2017.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan in Major Escalation
The last time Pyongyang launched a weapon over Japan was in 2017, when Donald J. Trump was president and Kim Jong-un seemed intent on escalating conflict with Washington.
North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles, Fourth Test in a Week
The test came a day after the United States, Japan and South Korea conducted their first joint anti-submarine exercise in five years.
North Korea Fires Two Missiles, Third Test in a Week
The test took place hours after Vice President Kamala Harris met with South Korea’s president to discuss their nations’ alliance.