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Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?

The Independent  

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North Korea fires its first ICBM in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights
1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea fires its first ICBM in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile in three months on Wednesday, days after it threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called provocative United States reconnaissance activity near its territory. Matsuno denounced North Korea’s repeated missile launches as “threats to the peace and safety of Japan, the region and international society.” In a trilateral …

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Russia starts Yars intercontinental ballistic missile drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia starts Yars intercontinental ballistic missile drills

Al Jazeera  

The Yars mobile ICBM system has a reported range of 12,000km and can carry multiple nuclear warheads. Russia has started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system and several thousand troops in what is likely to be seen as another attempt by Moscow to show off its nuclear strength. Russian President Vladimir Putin has aimed to make the Yars …

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North Korea confirms fired ICBM, says it was Hwasong-17
1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea confirms fired ICBM, says it was Hwasong-17

Al Jazeera  

The Hwasong-17 is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world. North Korea has confirmed it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile and that it was the Hwasong-17, known as the country’s “monster missile”. Confirming the ICBM test on Friday, North Korea’s state media said it was intended to demonstrate a “tough response posture” and was a response to the “provocative …

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North Korea says it fired ICBM as warning to U.S., Seoul; South Korea, U.S. stage combined military drill
1 year, 10 months ago

North Korea says it fired ICBM as warning to U.S., Seoul; South Korea, U.S. stage combined military drill

The Hindu  

North Korea said on February 19 it had tested a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile the previous day in a “sudden launching drill” that confirmed its readiness for “mobile and mighty counterattack” against hostile forces. South Korea and the United States held a combined air drill involving a U.S. strategic bomber on Sunday in response to North Korea’s launch of the …

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N Korea confirms ICBM test, touts nuclear counterattack ability
1 year, 10 months ago

N Korea confirms ICBM test, touts nuclear counterattack ability

Al Jazeera  

Pyongyang says its latest ICBM test was meant to bolster its ‘fatal nuclear counterattack’ capabilities. North Korea has said it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to the United States and South Korea, claiming the drill successfully demonstrated its capacity to launch a “fatal nuclear counterattack”. “The surprise ICBM launching drill … is an actual proof of the …

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North Korea has 'likely more in store' after missile test, need tougher UNSC sanctions, says US
2 years, 8 months ago

North Korea has 'likely more in store' after missile test, need tougher UNSC sanctions, says US

Firstpost  

Referring to the North’s recent launches as “increasingly dangerous provocations,” the United States on Friday called for a “resolution to update and strengthen the sanctions regime” against Pyongyang at the UN Security Council. Seoul: North Korea likely has “more in store” after successfully test-firing its largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile, a top US official said Friday, as Washington called for tougher …

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Seoul: North Korean missile exploded in air in failed launch
2 years, 9 months ago

Seoul: North Korean missile exploded in air in failed launch

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded soon after liftoff in an apparent failed launch on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, amid speculation that the North is preparing to launch its longest-range weapon in the most significant provocation in years. The U.S. and South Korean militaries said last week that North Korea had …

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'Threat to US Missile System': Kim Jong Un's ICBM Launch Wows and Scares Defence Analysts
4 years, 2 months ago

'Threat to US Missile System': Kim Jong Un's ICBM Launch Wows and Scares Defence Analysts

News 18  

The gargantuan new missile North Korea put on show at a military parade is an explicit threat to US defences and an implicit challenge to both the current and next American president, analysts say, warning Pyongyang could test the weapon next year. “At that cost, I am pretty sure North Korea can add warheads faster than we can add interceptors.” …

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