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.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Russia Fires Missile Barrage at Ukrainian Cities and Military Targets
The strikes seemed aimed at hampering Ukraine’s war fighting capacity as the conflict shifts to eastern Donbas region, and at responding to the sinking of a Russian warship.
Moskva, Russia’s Prized Ship, Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say
The sinking of the Moskva was a major blow to the Russian fleet and the most significant combat loss for any navy in decades.
Russia’s Sunken Warship Moskva Was Hit by Ukrainian Missiles, U.S. official says
Moscow claimed the sinking was an accident, but U.S. intelligence reports say the cruiser went down after Ukraine struck it with Neptune missiles.
A Soviet-Era Air Defense System Arrives in Ukraine From Slovakia
Encouraged by the United States, Slovakia “donated” a bulky but effective S-300, hoping to challenge Russian domination of the skies in the war next door.
A Soviet-Era Air Defense System Arrives in Ukraine From Slovakia
Encouraged by the United States, Slovakia “donated” a bulky but effective S-300, hoping to challenge Russian domination of the skies in the war next door.
How America Watches for a Nuclear Strike
Hundreds of satellites and spacecraft are keeping an eye on Russia’s nuclear forces from above. So far, they haven’t seen much to worry about.
Was North Korea’s New ICBM Test Faked? Not Entirely.
South Korea says Kim Jong-un disguised an older missile as a new one to exaggerate his country’s weapons achievements when he badly needs political leverage.
Relocation of South Korean Presidential Office Heightens Security Concerns
The South Korean president-elect’s decision to move both the presidential office and the Defense Ministry comes at a time when North Korea is rapidly escalating tension.
With U.S. Focus on Ukraine, North Korea Launches a Powerful New ICBM
It was the country’s first long-range ballistic missile test since 2017, and it raised the specter of intensified provocations and threats on the Korean Peninsula.