Russia Acknowledges Antisatellite Missile Test
The test forced astronauts on the International Space Station to briefly take shelter in re-entry capsules. From: New York Times
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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat – Moscow
The US earlier said Russia “recklessly” destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from: BBC News
US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris
The state department says Russia “recklessly” destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from: BBC News
Yemen war: Deadly missile attack on Marib religious school
The Yemeni government blames Houthi rebels for the attack, which killed or wounded 29 civilians. from: BBC News
Chinese missile launch very concerning – US general
Gen Milley’s comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile. from: BBC News
Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test
China’s firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from: BBC News
North Korea confirms ‘successful’ submarine-launched missile test
This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan’s coast. from: BBC News
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Hours After Envoys Meet in Washington
The launch came after the special envoys gathered to discuss how to deal with Pyongyang’s growing nuclear capabilities. From: New York Times
China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise. from: BBC News
North Korea Displays Large Missile Arsenal Amid Stalled Talks
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, says he doesn’t believe the Biden administration’s assertions that it has no hostile intent against his country. From: New York Times
North Korea Missile Tests Are Part of a Familiar Strategy
This is not the first time the North has launched missiles or otherwise shown off its arsenal while suggesting that it was open to talks. From: New York Times
North Korea Continues a Barrage of Missile Tests
The North said it tested a new antiaircraft missile, the second missile test this week and the seventh this year, indicating that it is ramping up its weapons development. From: New York Times
North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile
This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development. from: BBC News
North Korea says it fired new ‘hypersonic missile’
State media called it a “strategic weapon”, which could mean it has nuclear capabilities. from: BBC News
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missile as Country’s Envoy Speaks at U.N.
The launch came just three days after the sister of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said the country would consider holding a meeting with the South and declaring an official end to the Korean War. From: New York Times
Why North Korea’s cruise missile launch could worry other nations
Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations.
North Korea reveals train-launched missile system
North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system. from: BBC News
What we know about North Korea’s missile and nuclear programme
Its leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal and military potential. from: BBC News
North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile
from: BBC News Despite food shortages and an economic crisis, it shows Pyongyang is still developing new weapons.
North Korea Reports Test of New Cruise Missile as Arms Race Intensifies
The test was not a violation of U.N. sanctions but signaled the development of increasingly powerful weapons on the Korean Peninsula. From: New York Times