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Putin’s new missiles and Zelensky’s plea for western sction: A tense standoff
“No nation has a weapon like ours,” says the Russian president about the Oreshnik missile, which he claims was successfully tested. Zelensky calls the use of another country’s territory to test weapons an “international crime.”
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase, just over 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion.
Middle East: Washington sends F-15 squadron ahead of Iran’s expected attack on Israel
The United States continues to send forces to the Middle East in anticipation of an expected Iranian attack on Israel, with flight tracking sites showing USAF F-15E aircraft en route to Jordan.
USA: Strengthening Israel’s air defence with an eye on Iran – What is the powerful THAAD missile defence system
The United States has announced the deployment of the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense THAAD missile defense system to Israel, accompanied by about 100 U.S. troops.
US deploys anti-ballistic system to Israel
The Israeli military has announced that the U.S. has deployed the THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system in Israel amid tensions with Iran.
Israeli Army Radio described the move as part of preparations for the expected Israeli response to Iran's recent missile attack.
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China launches intercontinental missile into Pacific in rare test
China said it test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, firing it into the Pacific Ocean in its first such exercise in decades.
Beijing has stepped up its nuclear development and boosted defense spending in recent years, with the Pentagon last October warning China was developing its arsenal more quickly than the United States had anticipated.
US Deploys Warships to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran: Israel on Alert
In response to escalating tensions and growing concerns over a potential Iranian attack, the United States has taken decisive action by deploying two warships to the Middle East, a move aimed at safeguarding both Israel and American interests in the region.
Solid-Fuel IRBM Test: North Korea's Latest Move Sparks Security Concerns in the Region
North Korea declared a successful test of a solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with a hypersonic warhead, intensifying concerns about regional stability. The secretive regime's latest launch, the first since December, showcased advancements in multi-stage high-thrust solid-fuel engines.
North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missile
North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic manoeuvrable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and U.S. targets.
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Bulgaria's Defense Committee Greenlights Transfer of Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine
Bulgaria to provide old anti-aircraft missile complexes and anti-aircraft missiles of different types to Ukraine, to be used to strengthen its counter-air defense. This was voted for by the Defense Committee at an extraordinary meeting. With 11 votes "in favor", 4 "against" and one "abstention", the draft decision was adopted by the committee.
Turkey carries out second test-fire of ballistic missile
The Turkish military has carried out a second test of the country's home-built Typhoon missile, Greek state broadcaster ERT reported on Tuesday, citing Turkish media.
The medium-range ballistic missile was test fired from a mobile platform near the port city of Rize on the Black Sea.