#missiles

7:05am, 3rd August, 2019

U.S. Defense Secretary says he favors placing missiles in Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday that he was in favor of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in Asia relatively soon, a day after the United States withdrew from a landmark arms control treaty.

Pentagon chief says in favor of placing missiles in Asia

6:02am, 3rd August, 2019

Politics

Pentagon chief says in favor of placing missiles in Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday that he was in favor of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in Asia relatively soon, a day after the United States withdrew from a landmark arms control treaty.

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

12:47am, 10th May, 2019

World

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

North Korea's second missile test on Thursday signals it is serious about developing new, short-range weapons that could be used early and effectively in any war with South Korea and the United States, analysts studying images of the latest laun...

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

5:34pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions

4:32pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

9:19am, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday, the South's military said, less than a week after its leader, Kim Jong Un, oversaw the test-firing of multiple rockets and a missile.

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

9:26pm, 3rd May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

North Korea fired several short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the first missile launch since 2017 as it steps up pressure against Washington after a failed nuclear summit.

Syria's air defenses intercept missiles near city of Hama

9:04pm, 12th April, 2019

World

Syria's air defenses intercept missiles near city of Hama

Israeli planes targeted a military position near the province of Hama in Syria on Saturday, but Syrian air defenses intercepted and downed some of the rockets, Syrian state television said on Saturday.

Lockheed nearing $2 billion plus deal for sale of THAAD missiles: sources

3:30pm, 1st April, 2019

US

Lockheed nearing $2 billion plus deal for sale of THAAD missiles: sources

Lockheed Martin Corp is nearing an award from the Pentagon worth more than $2 billion for THAAD interceptor missiles, some of which are slated to be delivered to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, people familiar with the deal said on Monday.

Iran will defeat Trump just like it did Saddam, won't abandon missiles: Rouhani

1:24am, 22nd September, 2018

World

Iran will defeat Trump just like it did Saddam, won't abandon missiles: Rouhani

U.S. President Donald Trump will fail in his confrontation with Iran, just like Iraq's Saddam Hussein, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, referring to the war between the two Middle Eastern powers and vowing that Tehran will not...

U.S. sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

7:28pm, 20th September, 2018

World

U.S. sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and missile systems from Russia, in breach of a sweeping U.S. sanctions law punishing Moscow for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.

North Korea military parade features floats and flowers, not missiles

12:13pm, 9th September, 2018

World

North Korea military parade features floats and flowers, not missiles

With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on conventional arms, peace and economic development as it marked the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.

No long-range missiles, North Korea military parade features floats and flowers

12:52am, 9th September, 2018

World

No long-range missiles, North Korea military parade features floats and flowers

With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on peace and economic development, filled with colored balloons and flowers to mark the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.