The North’s latest test, involving eight missiles, came a day after the United States and South Korea finished joint naval exercises in the East China Sea.
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Israel Builds a Laser Weapon to Zap Threats Out of the Sky
From science fiction to facts in the air: Israel says a prototype downed rockets and drones in recent tests.
North Korea Launches Suspected ICBM and Two Other Ballistic Missiles
The tests came just as President Biden wrapped up a trip to the region with a promise to deter the North’s nuclear and missile threat.
South Korea Inaugurates Yoon Suk-yeol as President
During his inaugural speech, Yoon Suk-yeol said his country would play a greater role in promoting freedom and human rights around the world.
Taiwan and U.S. Consider Weapons Suited to Defend Against China
The Biden administration’s push for Taiwan to order missiles and smaller arms for asymmetric warfare has gained urgency since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea Tests a Submarine-Launched Missile
Such missiles could extend the range of the North’s nuclear arsenal. The move came as the United States warned that the country might soon test a nuclear device.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Ahead of Yoon’s Inauguration
Kim Jong-un has sought to improve the North’s nuclear capabilities and gain diplomatic leverage with Washington and the incoming administration of Yoon Suk-yeol.
Biden Visits an Alabama Missile Factory, Highlighting Aid to Ukraine
“You are making it possible for the Ukrainian people to defend themselves” without “sending American soldiers to fight Russian soldiers,” which would risk world war, the president said.
Russia Tests ICBM and Pounds Ukraine’s Defenses Ahead of Major Assault
Vladimir Putin said Russia’s test-firing of its new I.C.B.M. sends a message, as his forces prepare for a broad offensive in eastern Ukraine.
North Korea Launches 2 Short-Range Missiles
The missile test, the North’s 12th of the year, took place as South Korea and the United States were preparing to begin joint military exercises.