- 06 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityICBM
Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea
By Elaine Lies and Hyonhee Shin TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way…
Explainer-Why North Korea’s satellite launches are so controversial
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea appears preparing to launch a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country's weapons tests because they…
New N. Korea nuclear, ICBM testing would trigger instant crisis, S.Korea’s Moon says
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -A resumption of North Korea's nuclear weapon or long-range missile tests would "instantly" send the peninsula back into crisis, outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in…
U.S. think tank identifies North Korea base likely intended for ICBMs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Washington think tank says it has identified a military base close to North Korea's border with China that is likely intended for stationing of intercontinental ballistic…
Explainer-From hypersonics to workhorse weapons, N.Korea showcases missile diversity
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea capped one of its busiest months of missile tests ever with the launch of its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday, highlighting…
U.S. worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue
By David Brunnstrom and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is concerned North Korea's escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic…
North Korea On a Missile Testing Spree
North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 today, 30, January, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step closer…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, successfully launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Key Highlights: • Agni-5 capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with very high degree of accuracy • Uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine • Successful launch in…
Missile Silo Splurge – China’s “Cold War Mentality”
Just what is China doing? Last week it was revealed that the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) is building yet another vast field of silos from which to launch…
China’s Nuclear Forces: Dragon- Fire or Façade
“There is, in fact, an axiom of proliferation. It states that as long as any state holds nuclear weapons, others will seek to acquire them.” Richard Butler The term…
PLA Rocket Force on a Missile Silo Spree
One of the most groundbreaking revelations regarding China's nuclear missile arsenal was revealed last week, indicating a pending sharp rise in intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) in the arsenal of the…
DRDO successfully test-fires Agni-Prime missile
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): India successfully carried out the test-firing of a new missile of the Agni series known as Agni-Prime off the coast of Odisha on Monday,…
