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The alarming numbers behind North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal
2 months ago

The alarming numbers behind North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal

The Independent  

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Multiple-warhead missile test success, says North Korea
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Multiple-warhead missile test success, says North Korea

The Hindu  

North Korea successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, state media said on Thursday, while dozens more trash-laden balloons sent by Pyongyang landed in the South. North Korea claimed it had “successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads”, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said. “The test is aimed at securing the MIRV capability,” KCNA added, …

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North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile SEOUL -North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday, a claim rejected by South Korea as "deception" to mask a failed launch. The dispatch came a day after South Korea's military said North …

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North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile SEOUL, - North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday, a claim rejected by South Korea as "deception" to mask a failed launch. The dispatch came a day after South Korea's military said …

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India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, China records surge in stockpile: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, China records surge in stockpile: Report

India TV News  

Stockholm: India has overtaken Pakistan in the global race to develop nuclear weapons for the first time, as several countries have ramped up their arsenal as tensions rise across the world. The SIPRI report confirms that all nine nuclear-armed countries - the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel - have continued to …

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Exclusive: Nato in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons
6 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: Nato in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons

The Telegraph  

Nato is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons in the face of a growing threat from Russia and China, the head of the alliance has said. Mr Stoltenberg said nuclear transparency should be the cornerstone of Nato’s nuclear strategy to prepare the alliance for what he described as a more dangerous world. “Transparency helps to communicate the direct message …

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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with ‘super-large’ warheads in its latest weapons display
10 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with ‘super-large’ warheads in its latest weapons display

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said it tested cruise missiles outfitted with new “super-large” warheads as well as a new type of anti-aircraft missile, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that has rival South Korea worried. The report Saturday by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected the North launching multiple cruise …

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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display
10 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display

The Independent  

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India prioritising longer-range nuclear weapons targeting China
1 year, 6 months ago

India prioritising longer-range nuclear weapons targeting China

Live Mint  

The world's nine nuclear-armed nations, in a continuing global trend, have made significant strides in modernising their nuclear arsenals, with some deploying new nuclear-capable weapon systems. The United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel are all actively involved in this race for nuclear supremacy. Notably, Russia and the United States possess nearly 90% …

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Watchdog: Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing
1 year, 6 months ago

Watchdog: Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — The nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their arsenals and several deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2022, a Swedish think tank said Monday. As for China, SIPRI said the size of country’s nuclear arsenal had increased from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 in January 2023 and it is expected to keep growing. The …

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China, other states, fortify nuclear weapons arsenals: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

China, other states, fortify nuclear weapons arsenals: Report

Al Jazeera  

Think tank SIPRI says China had 17 percent more nuclear warheads in January 2023 compared with the year before. The world’s nine nuclear-armed states are continuing to modernise their nuclear arsenals, with China’s stockpile of nuclear warheads rising by 17 percent in 2022, according to the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. In the SIPRI Yearbook 2023 released on Monday, …

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US, South Korea, Japan begin anti-submarine drills ‘against North Korea’s growing underwater threats’
1 year, 8 months ago

US, South Korea, Japan begin anti-submarine drills ‘against North Korea’s growing underwater threats’

The Independent  

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South Korea, U.S., Japan hold anti-North Korea submarine drill
1 year, 8 months ago

South Korea, U.S., Japan hold anti-North Korea submarine drill

The Hindu  

The South Korean, U.S., and Japanese navies began their first anti-submarine drills in six months on April 3 to boost their coordination against increasing North Korean missile threats, South Korea’s military said. The two-day drills come as North Korea’s recent unveiling of a type of battlefield nuclear warhead prompted worries the country may conduct first nuclear test since 2017. The …

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South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-North Korea submarine drill
1 year, 8 months ago

South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-North Korea submarine drill

The Independent  

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North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads: How the country has expanded its arsenal
1 year, 8 months ago

North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads: How the country has expanded its arsenal

Firstpost  

North Korea has unveiled new, smaller nuclear warheads, which it says can be mounted on short-range missiles. Reuters reported citing North Korean state news agency KCNA on Tuesday that the country has also pledged to manufacture more weapons-grade nuclear material to enlarge its arsenal. The pictures of these warheads, called Hwasan-31s, were released by KCNA as North Korea’s leader Kim …

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Kim wants N. Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs
1 year, 8 months ago

Kim wants N. Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his nuclear scientists to increase production of weapons-grade material to make bombs to put on his increasing range of weapons. Kim also examined the country’s established plans for nuclear counterattacks as scientists briefed him on the North’s latest nuclear-capable weapons systems and progress in technologies for mounting …

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Kim Jong Un wants North Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs
1 year, 8 months ago

Kim Jong Un wants North Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his nuclear scientists to increase the production of weapons-grade material to make bombs to put on his increasing range of weapons. Kim also examined the country’s established plans for nuclear counterattacks as scientists briefed him on the North’s latest nuclear-capable weapons systems and progress in technologies for mounting nuclear warheads on …

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders to make more weapon-grade nuclear material for bombs
1 year, 8 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders to make more weapon-grade nuclear material for bombs

India TV News  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for more production of weapons-grade material to make bombs in order to increase its range of weapons. Kim also examined the country's established plans for nuclear counterattacks as scientists briefed him on the North's latest nuclear-capable weapons systems and progress in technologies for mounting nuclear warheads on missiles, the agency said. But …

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Fears, questions about N. Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal
1 year, 10 months ago

Fears, questions about N. Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s latest missile launches are a demonstration of the country’s avowed ability to use nuclear force against South Korea and the mainland U.S. How immediate is that threat? A South Korean biennial defense document released last week said it’s not clear whether the missiles can survive reentry, because all of North Korea’s ICBM tests have …

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Vows 'Exponential' Increase In Nuclear Warheads, Ballistic Missiles
1 year, 11 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Vows 'Exponential' Increase In Nuclear Warheads, Ballistic Missiles

ABP News  

New Delhi: It seems North Korea will continue to be one of the pinpoints of discussion in 2023 as its leader Kim Jong Un has now vowed to “exponentially” increase the production of the country’s nuclear arsenal and intercontinental ballistic missile, reported AP citing local media. Kim Accuses South Korea Of Being “Hell-Bent On Imprudent And Dangerous Arms Build-Up” North …

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After record year of arms tests, what’s in North Korea’s arsenal?
2 years, 1 month ago

After record year of arms tests, what’s in North Korea’s arsenal?

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has fired a dizzying array of missiles this year, seeking to develop nuclear-tipped rockets capable of striking the US. From intercontinental ballistic missiles to hypersonic weapons that can potentially evade defences, and rockets fired from railcars, submarines and road-mobile launchers, North Korea has carried out a record number of missile tests this year. John Tierney, the executive director …

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North Korea says military drills were simulated attack, South recovers missile parts
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea says military drills were simulated attack, South recovers missile parts

India Today  

North Korea's military said on Monday that recent South Korea-US military exercises were an "open provocation and dangerous war drill", as the South said it had recovered parts of a North Korean missile that landed off its coast. The North's army said it had conducted activities simulating attacks on air bases and aircraft, as well as a major South Korean …

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North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has launched more than 60 missiles this year. North Korea has conducted a record number of missile launches this week, including an apparent intercontinental ballistic missile, bringing the total number of missiles fired to more than 60 so far this year. North Korea also conducted missile launches from the international airport outside the capital, Pyongyang, and launched a …

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What are nuclear tactical weapons, will they be used in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

What are nuclear tactical weapons, will they be used in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Tactical nuclear weapons are often characterised by their size, range, or use for limited military targets. US President Joe Biden has said Vladimir Putin is unlikely to use a tactical nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine, despite earlier threats by his Russian counterpart to “all the means at our disposal” to “defend our land”, including recently annexed Ukrainian regions. …

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