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China carried out its first known test of an ICBM in the Pacific Ocean for more than four decades
The test of an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead comes amid concerns over Ch…
Hannah Abraham
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It looks like a Russian ICBM test ended in disaster, hinting at new missile problems as Ukraine war pressures mount, analysts say
Satellite images captured by Maxar Technologies revealed the aftermath of the apparent failed missi…
Jake Epstein
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North Korea told the UN point blank that it's speeding up nuclear weapons development
The UN Security Council met on Monday to confront North Korea on its new ICBM launch, to which Pyon…
Matthew Loh
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Zelenskyy proposes preemptive strikes on North Korean troops in Russia: 'It depends on our partners'
Around 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian frontline region of Kursk, US officials said th…
Rebecca Rommen
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North Korea is hoping bigger is better with its new intercontinental ballistic missile. Experts are skeptical.
North Korean state media called the country's new "Hwasongpho-19" ICBM the "world's most powerful s…
Rebecca Rommen
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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
Iran's failed attacks on Israel show that ballistic missiles aren't wonder weapons that can win war…
Michael Peck
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Japan's new prime minister could try to shake up the country's military pact with the US
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, wants the have a more equal partnership with the US. He …
Hannah Abraham,Thibault Spirl…
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America's rivals are piling on the pressure all at once
Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea are flexing their muscles, fueling conflicts, and challenging …
Jake Epstein
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Japan's latest strategy review names the growing threats it faces
The Japanese government's white paper identifies the threats it faces and reiterates the need for h…
Michael Peck
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The US just carried out back-to-back ICBM launches, keeping the Minuteman III sharp until a new missile comes online
The tests demonstrated the Minuteman III's continued readiness, the Air Force said, as the next ICB…
Chris Panella
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North Korea's new ICBM looks and works an awful lot like a Russian ICBM, experts say
The intercontinental ballistic missile that North Korea tested last month is its most threatening y…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Rare photo captures the moment the keys were turned on a US military 'doomsday' plane to launch an ICBM
The newly released photo from last week's test of a Minuteman III shows a crew member on an E-6B Me…
Jake Epstein
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The US military says China now has more ICBM launchers than it does, but the US still has the nuclear edge
US Strategic Command said Washington still has an edge over Beijing in the number of ICBMs and nucl…
Jake Epstein
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A suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen operating near a US nuclear base housing 150 Minuteman ICBMs
Montana Senator Steve Daines said the suspected Chinese spy balloon was concerning for its proximit…
Sophia Ankel
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Putin wanted to boast about Russia launching a nuclear-capable ICBM — but the launch failed so he couldn't, report says
Putin hoped to use a landmark annual speech to mention the recent launch of the Sarmat missile, nic…
Matthew Loh
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Russia's hunted A-50 command planes are its eyes over Ukraine. Here's how it compares to the Boeing E-3 Sentry.
Russia's Beriev A-50 and the Boeing E-3 Sentry have played important roles in the Ukraine war. Here…
Benjamin Brimelow
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North Korea shows off design for new, more dangerous missile while rolling out enough ICBMs to possibly overwhelm US defenses
North Korea displayed an unprecedented number of Hwasong-17 ICBMs at a military parade, which was a…
Jake Epstein
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Russia releases video of nuclear-capable ICBM being loaded into silo, following reports that US is preparing to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Russia said its video showed a "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile being loaded into a silo l…
Sinéad Baker
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North Korea claims it tested a new ICBM but there's signs they pulled a head fake
Experts say footage aired by North Korea state TV may show the launch of a new ICBM was, in reality…
Abbie Shull
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The Pentagon says North Korea has been testing a powerful new long-range missile system believed to be a 'serious escalation' of military capability
In 2017, North Korea test-fired a missile system that experts said was capable of hitting the US. T…