Pulling Ukrainians out of battle to train them could accelerate Russia’s gains, officials say. The Pentagon is also monitoring the levels of its own stockpiles.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
With New Threats Looming, Canada Commits Billions to Air Defense
But it is unclear that giving new capabilities to Norad will be effective against new, superfast missiles.
Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden to Ensure Saudi Ties Serve U.S.
A letter to President Biden ahead of his planned trip to Saudi Arabia raises concerns about the kingdom’s cooperation with China on ballistic missiles and its human rights violations.
High-tech Western Weapons Pose Challenges for Ukraine Military
Ukrainian fighters are getting increasingly sophisticated weaponry from abroad. Some have been reduced to Googling instructions.
Struggling in Ukraine’s East, Russian Forces Strike in Kyiv
Vladimir Putin threatened “to strike targets we haven’t hit before” if Western nations proceed with plans to send long-range missiles to Ukraine.
North Korea Launches a Volley of Short-Range Missiles
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.
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.