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Kim Yo Jong escalates rhetoric as Japan tests Tomahawk missiles
world20 days ago

Kim Yo Jong escalates rhetoric as Japan tests Tomahawk missiles

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warned of “additional military options” after Japan test-fired US-made Tomahawk missiles, accusing Tokyo of moving beyond defense toward preemptive capability and saying the US backs Japan’s buildup. Analysts say Pyongyang is portraying Tokyo’s modernization as part of Washington’s broader security push, potentially setting the stage for further demonstrations or weapons displays to pressure Japan and the US.

via aljazeera.com|
#japan#missile-test#north-korea
Vandenberg Set to Host SpaceX Launch and USAF Missile Test Hours Apart
local-news3 months ago

Vandenberg Set to Host SpaceX Launch and USAF Missile Test Hours Apart

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy 24 Starlink satellites tonight, followed by a United States Air Force Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test in the early hours of Wednesday; the Falcon 9 booster will attempt a landing on a droneship in the Pacific, a live webcast is planned, and viewing spots around Lompoc may offer sunset or sunrise views, with occasional delays possible.

via Noozhawk|
#local-news#minuteman-iii#missile-test
North Korea Fires Missiles Amid South Korea's China Visit
world7 months ago

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid South Korea's China Visit

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited China for a diplomatic trip, amid heightened regional tensions and North Korea's military developments. The missile launches, which flew about 900 km, were analyzed by the US and Japan, with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un calling for increased weapons production. The visit to China aims to strengthen economic ties and discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula.

via Al Jazeera|
#china-visit#kim-jong-un#missile-test
North Korea's Kim Supervises New Air Defense Missile Tests
world1 year ago

North Korea's Kim Supervises New Air Defense Missile Tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, claiming they have superior combat capabilities, amid ongoing military tensions and upcoming US-South Korea talks. The tests, which occurred just before a US-South Korea summit, highlight North Korea's focus on missile technology and regional security concerns, as South Korea and the US continue their joint military exercises and North Korea responds with provocative actions.

via Al Jazeera|
#kim-jong-un#military-tensions#missile-test
North Korean Leader Oversees New Missile and Air Defense Tests
world1 year ago

North Korean Leader Oversees New Missile and Air Defense Tests

North Korea conducted a missile test overseen by Kim Jong Un, claiming the new weapons have superior capabilities. The test followed recent border tensions with South Korea, which involved warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the DMZ. The region remains tense amid ongoing US-South Korea military drills and North Korea's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal, amid concerns over possible Russian missile technology exchanges.

via BBC|
#kim-jong-un#military-exercises#missile-test
"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"
asia-pacific2 years ago

"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast, indicating its continued development of missiles capable of targeting American military bases in the Western Pacific. The missile, which did not fly over Japan, fell in waters between the two countries after flying for 372 miles. Analysts believe the test may have involved a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine, making it faster to launch and more difficult to intercept. This development poses a potential threat to U.S. territories like Guam in the Western Pacific.

via The New York Times|
#asia-pacific#guam#hypersonic-missile
"India Successfully Tests Multi-Warhead Missile in Maiden Flight"
military-technology2 years ago

"India Successfully Tests Multi-Warhead Missile in Maiden Flight"

India successfully conducts its first test flight of a domestically developed missile capable of carrying multiple warheads, marking a significant advancement in its medium- and long-range missile systems amid strategic competition with China. The missile, equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles, adds to India's nuclear-capable arsenal, including the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, enabling it to target both China and neighboring Pakistan.

via The Associated Press|
#india#military-technology#missile-test