Tag: Intercontinental ballistic missile
As Biden Prepares to Take Office, Putin Announces Russia’s ‘Satan 2’ ICBM Almost Ready
The Sarmat has a short boost phase, which cuts the time it can be tracked by the American space-based infrared system, making it more difficult to intercept.
US Air Force Successfully Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Day After North Korean Ballistic Missile...
"The ... United States' nuclear deterrent is robust, flexible, ready and appropriately tailored to deter 21st century threats and reassure allies."
US Ambassador Nikki Haley Warns UN Security Council: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ‘Begging...
“Only a determined international response will prevent other states from behaving in the same way,” Israel warned.
Israel Issues Condemnation as UNSC Meets on North Korean Nuclear Test
“The test constitutes yet another example of North Korea’s aggressive pattern of behavior," Israel's foreign ministry warned.
North Korea Crosses Red Line, Can Fit Miniaturized Nuke in Missile Warhead
Trump: "My first order as President was to renovate and modernize our nuclear arsenal."
Amid New UNSC Sanctions, Iran Welcomes North Korean Embassy
"The Iranian people, who remember the DPRK's sincere help ... will fully support the struggle of the Korean people at all times."
North Korean ICBM Can Reach NYC to LA
"China and Russia bear unique and special responsibility for this growing threat to regional and global stability," Tillerson said in a statement.
Watch as US Successfully Test-Fires THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System
During the test, the THAAD weapon system successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) target.
US, South Korea Fire Missiles in Blunt Warning to North Korean ICBM Launch
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, and her Japanese and S. Korean counterparts have called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council.
Israel & US to Test Arrow-3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System in Alaska
The Arrow-3 is jointly managed by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Israel Missile Defense Organization.
US Reports Successful Anti-ICBM Missile Test
The test occurred just days after the North Korean regime launched its ninth missile this year.
North Korea Fires ‘Scud-type’ Ballistic Missile Towards Japan
North Korea recently developed a new missile called the Scud-ER (extended range), capable of flying up to 1,000 kilometers – as far as Japan.
US Testing Anti-ICBM Defense System in Response to North Korea
It will be the first time the system has been used to intercept an ICBM.
UN Security Council Warns North Korea for Missile Launch
The Security Council noted Pyongyang is “diverting resources to the pursuit of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons" while its citizens have "great unmet needs.”
North Korea Fires Another Ballistic Missile Without Warning
A US official said the projectile was a Pukguksong-2, a medium long-range ballistic missile tested by Pyongyang in February.
UN Condemns Latest North Korean Ballistic Missile Test
North Korea is working to build an ICBM capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that will reach the United States.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Over Ballistic Missile Tests
President Trump backed up his threat with new sanctions against Iran in response to Tehran's latest ballistic missile test.
Problems with New Russian Ballistic Missile
The Sarmat is intended to replace the SS-18 Satan (who says Russians aren't great at naming things?).
North Korea Builds New Long-Range Missile Launch Tower
North Korea has built a new, taller missile launch tower at its missile base, a South Korean news agency reports.
France Says ‘Everything On The Table’ in Nuclear Talks With Iran
The P5+1 group of world powers negotiating with Iran for a nuclear deal believes it's "time to decide."
“Iran Satellite Linked to ICBMs with Nukes’ – Fox News
Capability to attack with a nuclear weapon imam even be important than being able to produce a nuke.