Pyongyang tested new air defense system amid recent volley of missile launches – state media

North Korea test-fired a newly developed ‘anti-aircraft’ missile, the country’s state media reported, offering few details. It comes amid a flurry of similar tests in recent days, reportedly including a new “hypersonic” weapon. … Read More >Pyongyang tested new air defense system amid recent volley of missile launches – state media

South Korea becomes first nation without nuclear weapons to develop submarine-launched ballistic missile capability – media

South Korea has successfully test-fired a domestically developed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), becoming the first nation without nuclear weapons to develop the technology, according to media reports on Tuesday. … Read More >South Korea becomes first nation without nuclear weapons to develop submarine-launched ballistic missile capability – media

US has declared ‘economic war’ on Moscow, top Russian senator claims, says missile tests not provocation but response to hostility

One of Russia’s top lawmakers, Senator Alexey Pushkov, has defended his country’s decision to demonstrate the capabilities of a new high-tech rocket system, saying that it is Washington, not Moscow, that is escalating tensions. … Read More >US has declared ‘economic war’ on Moscow, top Russian senator claims, says missile tests not provocation but response to hostility

US warship FAILS to intercept mid-range ballistic missile target… amid reports of ‘Russian spy ship’ off Hawaii

The US Missile Defense Agency said that an Aegis ship fired two SM-6 interceptors, but failed to hit a medium range ballistic target – with a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel allegedly closely monitoring the botched test. … Read More >US warship FAILS to intercept mid-range ballistic missile target… amid reports of ‘Russian spy ship’ off Hawaii

Russian Pacific Sea frigate hits land target with Kalibr missile as country’s navy undergoes extensive modernization (VIDEO)

A warship from Russia’s Pacific Fleet has launched its first-ever Kalibr cruise missile at a ground target. The ‘Marshal Shaposhnikov’ destroyer fired the rocket from the Sea of Japan at Cape Syurkum in the Far East. … Read More >Russian Pacific Sea frigate hits land target with Kalibr missile as country’s navy undergoes extensive modernization (VIDEO)

‘Parrot raised by America’: Kim Jong-un’s sister blasts South Korean president’s response to North’s missile test

Kim Yo-jong has launched a bitter attack on the South Korean president, branding him “a parrot raised by America” after Seoul’s response to a recent missile test that mirrored Washington’s remarks. … Read More >‘Parrot raised by America’: Kim Jong-un’s sister blasts South Korean president’s response to North’s missile test

‘Double standards’: North Korea condemns UN’s attempts to strip its ‘right to self-defense’ after latest missile tests

North Korea has accused the UN Security Council (UNSC) of double standards for labeling Pyongyang’s latest missile tests as a violation of UN resolutions, stating it’s an attempt to remove the “right of our state to self-defense.” … Read More >‘Double standards’: North Korea condemns UN’s attempts to strip its ‘right to self-defense’ after latest missile tests

North Korea fires 2 missiles into Sea of Japan in SECOND launch this week – reports

Two suspected ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea and into the Sea of Japan (also called the East Sea), Tokyo’s Defense Ministry has reported. It comes after Pyongyang fired two short-range missiles over the weekend. … Read More >North Korea fires 2 missiles into Sea of Japan in SECOND launch this week – reports