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Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles
Middle East
November 7, 2024
Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles
CNN — Israel expects its “Iron Beam” laser defense system to be operational within one year, saying it will bring…
China fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean in first such public test in decades as regional tensions flare
World
September 25, 2024
China fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean in first such public test in decades as regional tensions flare
Hong Kong CNN — China says it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a rare…
North Korea claims it tested new command-and-control system in simulated nuclear counterstrike
World
April 23, 2024
North Korea claims it tested new command-and-control system in simulated nuclear counterstrike
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea claims it tested a new nuclear weapons command-and-control system Monday, with the firing…
China ousts top rocket scientist from key political body in widening military purge
World
January 31, 2024
China ousts top rocket scientist from key political body in widening military purge
Hong Kong CNN — China has expelled a leading rocket scientist from its top political advisory body, the latest sign…
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, South Korea and Japan say
World
January 14, 2024
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, South Korea and Japan say
CNN — North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the…
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here’s what you need to know
World
July 12, 2023
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here’s what you need to know
CNN — North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down US…
Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here’s what that means for the Middle East
Middle East
June 10, 2023
Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here’s what that means for the Middle East
Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem CNN — It’s not every day that you see billboards in Hebrew on the streets of…
North Korea claims to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone. Analysts are skeptical
World
March 26, 2023
North Korea claims to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone. Analysts are skeptical
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea on Friday claimed to have tested an underwater drone capable of carrying a…
Russia launched 95 missiles over the past day, 34 were intercepted,
World
March 10, 2023
Russia launched 95 missiles over the past day, 34 were intercepted,
Russia launched a total of 95 missiles of various types over the past day – and 34 of them were…
North Korea says it tested ICBM in surprise drill
World
February 19, 2023
North Korea says it tested ICBM in surprise drill
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea said Sunday it conducted a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) a…