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geopolitics5 days ago•2 min saved

Pyongyang Tests AI-Enabled Intermediate-Range Missile Amid Border Tensions

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile from Wonsan on October 4, 2026, claiming it features AI-guided evasive maneuvers to bypass defenses in South Korea and Japan. Kim Yo Jong labeled the weapon 'strategic,' implying nuclear capability, while Seoul and Tokyo reported flight distances exceeding 680 kilometers. The test escalates tensions following recent landmine explosions along the border and follows a series of recent military displays by Pyongyang.

via Euronews.com|

#ballistic-missile #geopolitics #japan

geopolitics6 days ago•129 min saved

Pyongyang launches 700km missile after Seoul demands apology for mine injuries

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Saturday, traveling over 700 km. The launch occurred one day after Pyongyang rejected Seoul’s demand for an apology regarding mines that injured three South Korean soldiers. South Korea’s national security council held an emergency meeting, while the U.S. Pacific Command stated the launch posed no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory.

via AP News|

#ballistic-missile #east-sea #geopolitics

defense8 days ago

Ukraine Confirms First Combat Launch of Indigenous FP-7 Ballistic Missile

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on October 1, 2026, that Ukraine has conducted its first combat use of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. Developed by defense contractor Fire Point, the weapon has a range of approximately 200 kilometers and is significantly cheaper than the US-made ATACMS. While Zelenskyy shared video footage of the launch, he did not disclose the specific target or location. This milestone marks a shift from testing to operational use, occurring amidst intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

via Defense News|

#ballistic-missile #defense #fire-point

world19 days ago•5 min saved

North Korea launches ballistic missile and another projectile amid escalating regional tensions

South Korea said North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the eastern sea and hours later launched another projectile off its coast. Seoul boosted surveillance and said it was coordinating with the United States and Japan as Pyongyang continues weapons testing and warnings to halt launches under U.N. resolutions amid broader regional tensions.

via politico.com|

#ballistic-missile #japan #north-korea

world19 days ago•2 min saved

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into the East Sea, drawing regional warnings

North Korea reportedly launched a suspected ballistic missile into the East Sea, with Japan saying it reached about 60 km in altitude and traveled around 440 km before landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The move follows North Korea’s dismissal of an IAEA resolution and comes amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomacy efforts.

via Euronews.com|

#ballistic-missile #east-sea #iaea

middle-east19 days ago•3 min saved

Saudi defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh amid Yemen escalation

Saudi-led coalition says the Iran-backed Houthis fired a ballistic missile at dawn toward Riyadh, which was intercepted by air defences; similar attacks targeted other Saudi sites, triggering emergency alerts with no casualties reported. The incident amplifies the Yemen escalation as clashes continue across the region, drawing condemnations from Jordan, the UN and GCC, while the U.S. issued travel advisories.

via Al Jazeera|

#ballistic-missile #houthis #middle-east

world25 days ago•9 min saved

Russia Plans 800-km Ballistic Test to Challenge Ukraine Defenses

Russia is preparing final tests of a new ballistic missile with a range up to 800 km that could feature maneuverability or terminal end‑game capabilities, potentially complicating Ukraine’s air defenses; analysts say such traits would require more sophisticated interceptors and could signal a shift in Moscow’s missile program, with live‑fire testing possibly aimed at western Ukraine.

via Fox News|

#ballistic-missile #defense #missiles

space1 month ago•165 min saved

Sea-based V-2 lift marks early era of naval ballistic missiles

On Sept. 6, 1947, the U.S. Navy launched a captured German V-2 rocket from the aircraft carrier USS Midway in a sea test (Operation Sandy); while the flight veered off course and reached only about 15,000 feet, it demonstrated that ships could serve as launch pads for long-range missiles and signaled a pivotal step in postwar missile development that would later contribute to spaceflight, driven by von Braun’s team.

via Space|

#ballistic-missile #space #space-history

defense1 month ago•7 min saved

Germany Tests IAI LORA Ballistic Missiles from Frigate, Expanding Naval Long-Range Reach

Germany conducted a test firing two IAI LORA ballistic missiles from the F125 Sachsen-Anhalt frigate in the North Atlantic as part of the OPEX program, signaling a potential long-range naval strike capability for its surface fleet, though the test remains experimental and not a confirmed acquisition.

via TWZ|

#ballistic-missile #defense #f125-frigate

defense1 month ago•14 min saved

Germany Demonstrates Naval LORA Ballistic Missile in Live-Fire Trial

The German Navy completed a successful live-fire trial of IAI’s Naval LORA ballistic missile as part of its Marine 2035 OPEX initiative, launching from an operational vessel with a launcher and command trailer to hit a target with precision and meet all objectives. OPEX is Germany’s approach to accelerate innovation for the Marine 2035 and beyond, leveraging NAVAL LORA’s maritime deep-strike capability, comprised of missile, launcher, and command-and-control. IAI and German officials highlighted the collaboration between Israel and Germany and described the test as a milestone in defense cooperation and deterrence.

via navalnews.com|

#ballistic-missile #defense #german-navy

world1 month ago•2 min saved

UAE reports two missiles from Iran, one landing in its territorial waters, as regional tensions rise

The UAE says Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory; the first fell outside UAE waters and the second within, with neither hitting land. It marked the first missile alert in months after earlier false alarms, amid renewed regional tensions following a collapsed framework deal and Iran’s resumed strikes against neighbors.

via Euronews.com|

#ballistic-missile #iran #missiles

world1 month ago•4 min saved

North Korea fires missile amid looming US-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, traveling over 700 km before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, six days after a similar test; North Korea gave no immediate comment. Analysts say the timing signals a warning ahead of the US–South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises (Aug 17–27), which involve about 18,000 South Korean troops and roughly 28,500 US personnel and are condemned by Pyongyang as invasion rehearsals. The episode reflects a pattern of missile tests around drills and Pyongyang’s expanding weapons cooperation with Russia.

via Al Jazeera|

#ballistic-missile #north-korea #russia-north-korea-ties

world1 month ago•6 min saved

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile—its second in under a week—as the U.S. and South Korea prepare for the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Details on the missile’s trajectory, range, and where it landed were not immediately released, while Japan protested the move and the U.S. said it is monitoring the situation with allies.

via Fox News|

#ballistic-missile #japan-regional-security #north-korea

world1 month ago•4 min saved

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Zelensky Warns of NK-Russia Threat to Asia

North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan toward the East Sea, traveling about 700 km and landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, about a day after Zelensky warned that Pyongyang’s growing combat experience with Russia could threaten Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. The launch comes ahead of the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and follows Pyongyang’s pattern of responding to US-South Korea exercises, highlighting tensions linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

via Kyiv Post|

#ballistic-missile #north-korea #russia

world2 months ago•5 min saved

North Korea Tests Short-Range Missile as US‑SK Drills Loom

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises by the United States and South Korea. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the launch does not pose an immediate threat and reaffirmed commitment to defending the region and allies, while Seoul, Tokyo, and other allies monitor and coordinate responses amid broader regional tensions.

via Fox News|

#ballistic-missile #japan #north-korea