South Korea have condemned the latest missile launch by North Korea. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US defense secretary Austin they both met with their South Korean counterparts in Washington. Watch to know more.

North Korea Test-Fired ICBM For The First Time In Almost A Year

Pongyang has now designated South Korea as a hostile state, state media reports that have now confirmed that North Korea's National Assembly has indeed amended the nation's constitution in line of Kim Jong-Un's vow to drop unification as a national goal earlier this week. Watch in for more details!

North Korea Blows Border Link With South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a live fire artillery exercise by graduates of an artillery Force training academy. This comes days after he warned that North Korea would not hesitate to use all offensive force including nuclear weapons if anyone encroached on its sovereignty. Watch to know more.

Kim Jong Un Oversees Artillery Exercise

A senior US official on Tuesday warned that Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, and threatened that the Islamic Republic will have to face “severe consequences” should it take place.

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South Korea is set to show off its new ballistic missile and other key weapon systems on the 76th founding anniversary of its Armed Forces this week. The show stopper of this display will be the Hyunmoon-5 missile which is going to be the latest weapon. Watch to know more.

South Korea's Latest Ballistic Missile Hyunmoon-5

United Nations nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi has reacted to North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons. In an interview he said that the world must pursue dialogue with the DPRK despite its violations of UN sanctions and international law.

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Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported.&nbsp;

Satellite images from Maxar, taken on September 21, revealed a potential failure during its test.&nbsp;

Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 kilometres north of Moscow.

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According to the report, the test was a "complete failure," determining that the missile "detonated in the silo, leaving a massive crater and destroying the test site."

<h2>What is&nbsp;Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile?</h2>

Sarmat is one of Russia’s key components to its nuclear arsenal. It was placed on combat duty in &nbsp;2023 and is often referred to as Satan II. The silo-based missile with multiple warheads was announced to be in development by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 as a successor to the Cold War-era R-36 ICMBs, known by their NATO codename Satan.

However, the arms experts were uncertain whether the liquid-fuelled Sarmat failed during the launch itself or if an accident occurred during the defueling process.&nbsp;

Pavel Podvig, a Geneva-based analyst, who operates the Russian Nuclear Forces project, said, "By all indications, it was a failed test. It's a big hole in the ground," adding, "There was a serious incident with the missile and the silo."

Watch |&nbsp;Russian poised to resume nuclear testing 'at any moment'

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The Russian defence ministry has, however, not responded yet and has not made any announcements regarding the planned Sarmat tests in recent days.&nbsp;

Reportedly, this was Sarmat's fourth failure since being placed on combat duty, with Sarmat’s only successful launch occurring in April 2022.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported.

Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported. Satellite images from Maxar, taken on September 21, revealed a potential failure during its test. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 kilometres north of Moscow. Also read: Ukraine War: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU allegations, Moscow issues statement According to the report, the test was a "complete failure," determining that the missile "detonated in the silo, leaving a massive crater and destroying the test site." What is Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile? Sarmat is one of Russia’s key components to its nuclear arsenal. It was placed on combat duty in 2023 and is often referred to as Satan II. The silo-based missile with multiple warheads was announced to be in development by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 as a successor to the Cold War-era R-36 ICMBs, known by their NATO codename Satan. However, the arms experts were uncertain whether the liquid-fuelled Sarmat failed during the launch itself or if an accident occurred during the defueling process. Pavel Podvig, a Geneva-based analyst, who operates the Russian Nuclear Forces project, said, "By all indications, it was a failed test. It's a big hole in the ground," adding, "There was a serious incident with the missile and the silo." Watch | Russian poised to resume nuclear testing 'at any moment' × The Russian defence ministry has, however, not responded yet and has not made any announcements regarding the planned Sarmat tests in recent days. Reportedly, this was Sarmat's fourth failure since being placed on combat duty, with Sarmat’s only successful launch occurring in April 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Satellite images show failed test of Russian RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile

Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the testing of a new ballistic missile and upgraded strategic cruise missiles on 18 Sept. He positioned Pyongyang's ongoing missile expansion as a countermeasure to what he described as “the grave threat of outside forces.” This latest demonstration underscores North Korea’s defiance amid rising regional tensions.

North Korea Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile With 'Super-Large Warhead'

North Korea claims it has successfully test fired a new type of missile tipped with super large war head. Watch to know more.

North Korea tests Hwasongpho-11-DA-4.5 short-range ballistic missile

India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system, demonstrating home-grown capabilities to defend against hostile missiles having a range of 5,000 km.

The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system, the defence ministry said.

The missile was tested at the integrated test range (ITR) in Odisha's Chandipur.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight test and stated that it has again demonstrated India's ballistic missiles defence capability.

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"The DRDO successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24," the ministry said.

The target missile was launched at 1620 hours mimicking an adversary ballistic missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the interceptor system.

"The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at ITR, Chandipurat 1624 hrs," the ministry said.

The phase-II AD endo-atmospheric missile is an indigenously developed two stage solid propelled ground launched missile system meant for neutralising many types of enemy ballistic missile threats in the altitude bracket of endo to low exo-atmospheric regions.

The exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the upper-most region of the earth's atmosphere.

The endo-atmospheric missiles are the ones that operate within the earth's atmosphere that covers an altitude below 100 km, according to experts.

The defence ministry said the flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating a complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of long range sensors, low latency communication system and advanced interceptor missiles.

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"The test has demonstrated the nation's indigenous capability to defend against the ballistic missiles of 5000 km class," the ministry said in a statement.

"The performance of the missile was monitored from the flight data captured by range tracking instruments like electro-optical systems, radar and telemetry stations deployed by ITR, Chandipur at various locations including on-board ship," it said.

India has been developing capabilities to intercept hostile ballistic missiles both inside and outside the earth's atmospheric limits.

A number of state-of-the-art indigenous technologies developed by various DRDO laboratories have been incorporated in the missile system.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system, demonstrating home-grown capabilities to defend against hostile missiles having a range of 5,000 km.

India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system, demonstrating home-grown capabilities to defend against hostile missiles having a range of 5,000 km. The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system, the defence ministry said. The missile was tested at the integrated test range (ITR) in Odisha's Chandipur. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight test and stated that it has again demonstrated India's ballistic missiles defence capability. Also read: Shooting at Aligarh Muslim University: Motorcycle assailants open fire on two staff members "The DRDO successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24," the ministry said. The target missile was launched at 1620 hours mimicking an adversary ballistic missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the interceptor system. "The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at ITR, Chandipurat 1624 hrs," the ministry said. The phase-II AD endo-atmospheric missile is an indigenously developed two stage solid propelled ground launched missile system meant for neutralising many types of enemy ballistic missile threats in the altitude bracket of endo to low exo-atmospheric regions. The exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the upper-most region of the earth's atmosphere. The endo-atmospheric missiles are the ones that operate within the earth's atmosphere that covers an altitude below 100 km, according to experts. The defence ministry said the flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating a complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of long range sensors, low latency communication system and advanced interceptor missiles. Also read: Indian Navy rescues Chinese sailor in high-seas operation "The test has demonstrated the nation's indigenous capability to defend against the ballistic missiles of 5000 km class," the ministry said in a statement. "The performance of the missile was monitored from the flight data captured by range tracking instruments like electro-optical systems, radar and telemetry stations deployed by ITR, Chandipur at various locations including on-board ship," it said. India has been developing capabilities to intercept hostile ballistic missiles both inside and outside the earth's atmospheric limits. A number of state-of-the-art indigenous technologies developed by various DRDO laboratories have been incorporated in the missile system. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India successfully tests second phase of ballistic missile defence system

North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles. The missiles were launched in a northeasterly direction from the town of Jangyon in North Korea. The First missile flew 600 kilometres (370 miles) and the second missile 120 kilometres (75 miles).

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles off its east coast

North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state television KRT said on Thursday (June 27), a claim rejected by South Korea as "deception" to mask a failed launch.

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

The Indian Air Force has successfully tested the Crystal Maze 2 air-launched ballistic missile in the Andamans. This is a major boost to India's defence and attacking capabilities.

Gravitas: India successfully test fires ballistic missile in Andaman

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday (April 22) towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said in an official statement. The Japanese coast guard issued an alert and said North Korea had fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile.&nbsp;

The NHK broadcaster said that the projectile appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

The two countries' governments did not immediately provide any further details.

North Korea claimed last week that it test-launched a strategic cruise missile to test an unnamed large warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile. The development comes amid growing Chinese belligerence around Japanese waters as well as larger maritime tensions in East Asia, largely attributed to Beijing's spree of maritime expansionism.&nbsp;

Pyongyang's missile programmes are clandestinely supported by Beijing. The West claims that Moscow's support for North Korea's missile programme has been crucial to its defence posture in the region vis-a-vis American presence in the region.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, North Korea fired a new hypersonic missile as part of its development of solid-fuelled missiles for all ranges of its arsenal.&nbsp;

Pyongyang openly defies a ban imposed by the United Nations Security Council on developing ballistic missiles. North Korea considers international objections against its missile programmes as an infringement of its sovereign right to defend itself.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday (April 22) towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said in an official statement. The Japanese coast guard issued an alert and said North Korea had fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday (April 22) towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said in an official statement. The Japanese coast guard issued an alert and said North Korea had fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile. The NHK broadcaster said that the projectile appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. The two countries' governments did not immediately provide any further details. North Korea claimed last week that it test-launched a strategic cruise missile to test an unnamed large warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile. The development comes amid growing Chinese belligerence around Japanese waters as well as larger maritime tensions in East Asia, largely attributed to Beijing's spree of maritime expansionism. Pyongyang's missile programmes are clandestinely supported by Beijing. The West claims that Moscow's support for North Korea's missile programme has been crucial to its defence posture in the region vis-a-vis American presence in the region. Earlier this month, North Korea fired a new hypersonic missile as part of its development of solid-fuelled missiles for all ranges of its arsenal. Pyongyang openly defies a ban imposed by the United Nations Security Council on developing ballistic missiles. North Korea considers international objections against its missile programmes as an infringement of its sovereign right to defend itself. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Indian Defence Ministry announced the successful test firing of the country's New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime, from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast. This test was carried out at 7 pm Indian Standard Time on Wednesday (Apr 3).

This launch was executed by the Defence Research and Development Organization and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which comprises personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

The SFC is incharge of handling the country's nuclear arsenal, while the DRDO is responsible for developing weapons systems and related military technologies.&nbsp;

"The test met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed by the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point", said the Defence Ministry statement.

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It added that the test firing was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and Senior officials from the DRDO and Indian Army.&nbsp;

<h2>Salient features of Agni-Prime</h2>

The solid-fuelled Agni-Prime is a surface-to-surface missile capable of hitting targets at ranges of 1200-2000 kilometres. Having such a range puts it in the class of medium-range ballistic missiles. For context, the Intercontinental ballistic missiles are those that have ranges exceeding 5,500kms.

In a vast majority of missiles, it is common to use solid fuels (which are pre-filled), as opposed to liquid fuels, which are filled into the missile just a few hours before firing (similar to how fuel is filled in planes and conventional vehicles), which makes the logistics and handling process very challenging.

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Liquid fuels used in missiles are not always easy to store and handle and some fuels are toxic in nature and sensitive to other ambient factors.

Solid fuels are most widely used in missiles, as it helps store them for a long time. During the manufacturing process of solid-fuel missiles, the fuel and oxidizer in a fine powder form are bound together by a rubbery material and packed into a metal casing. For example, a solid-fuel missile can be stored for many years together, with just minimum inspection at periodic intervals.&nbsp;

Another feature of the Agni-Prime is the use of composite materials in the build of the missile. The material is produced by merging two or more materials with different properties, to eventually create a material with certain specific, unique properties.

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In the case of rockets and missiles, the composites used must be able to withstand the stresses and loads of high-speed flight, withstanding the high temperatures. Composites are used because they are often lighter and much stronger than some metal alloys. Having lesser overall weight also enhances the payload capacity and range of the missile.

Agni-Prime is a canisterised missile, which means that it is stored in a launch tube or canister, unlike other missiles that are exposed to the outside environment. A canisterised missile would have its warhead preloaded before it is placed in the launch tube. This offers the ability to launch with minimal preparation time.&nbsp;

Storing a missile in a canister or launch tube protects it from the elements- dust, debris, and also possible damage during any mode of transport and handling. It also requires&nbsp;less maintenance. They can also be easily integrated into various platforms for launch- from land, air or sea.

The Prime variant of the Agni missile also benefits from a host of advanced sensors, navigation and guidance systems which significantly enhance the precision of the missile and its impact. It is also the smallest and lightest variant in the Agni series of Indian ballistic missiles. It is meant to replace the initial stages&nbsp;

<h2>What is a Ballistic Missile and why is it named so?&nbsp;</h2>

A Ballistic missile follows a ballistic flight path - which comprises three phases of flight. In the first phase or the boost phase, the solid-fuel rocket engine propels the missile upwards and it has to rapidly gain velocity and altitude, by knifing through the densest parts of the earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;

The second and unpowered phase of flight happens in the upper reaches of the earth's atmosphere or in space, where the missile travels along its pre-determined path, but without the power of its engines.

It is known as the coast phase or mid-course phase and during this time, it travels along a horizontal path. During the coasting, the missile is either in space or the upper atmosphere, where it faces minimal resistance or drag.&nbsp;

In the third and final phase or the terminal phase, the missile descends and gets back into the earth's atmosphere and flies towards its target, while being guided by its on-board systems.&nbsp;

<h2>Past tests of Agni-Prime</h2>

On June 7, 2023, India's SFC performed the first pre-induction night launch of the Agni-Prime and successfully accomplished the mission objectives.

This test was conducted&nbsp;after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system.

The latest test is the second pre-induction night launch of the Agni-Prime. Generally, a couple of tests are conducted in various phases, before inducting the missile into the arsenal. Each of these tests helps validate different technical parameters and offers insights into the consistent performance of the missile.&nbsp;

The Indian Defence Ministry announced the successful test firing of the country's New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime, from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast.

The Indian Defence Ministry announced the successful test firing of the country's New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime, from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast. This test was carried out at 7 pm Indian Standard Time on Wednesday (Apr 3). This launch was executed by the Defence Research and Development Organization and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which comprises personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The SFC is incharge of handling the country's nuclear arsenal, while the DRDO is responsible for developing weapons systems and related military technologies. "The test met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed by the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point", said the Defence Ministry statement. Also Read | Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala and BJP MP Hema Malini row: Here's what happened It added that the test firing was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and Senior officials from the DRDO and Indian Army. Salient features of Agni-Prime The solid-fuelled Agni-Prime is a surface-to-surface missile capable of hitting targets at ranges of 1200-2000 kilometres. Having such a range puts it in the class of medium-range ballistic missiles. For context, the Intercontinental ballistic missiles are those that have ranges exceeding 5,500kms. In a vast majority of missiles, it is common to use solid fuels (which are pre-filled), as opposed to liquid fuels, which are filled into the missile just a few hours before firing (similar to how fuel is filled in planes and conventional vehicles), which makes the logistics and handling process very challenging. Also Read | Lok Sabha elections 2024: 22 leaders quit Chirag Paswan's party, say tickets were given to outsiders Liquid fuels used in missiles are not always easy to store and handle and some fuels are toxic in nature and sensitive to other ambient factors. Solid fuels are most widely used in missiles, as it helps store them for a long time. During the manufacturing process of solid-fuel missiles, the fuel and oxidizer in a fine powder form are bound together by a rubbery material and packed into a metal casing. For example, a solid-fuel missile can be stored for many years together, with just minimum inspection at periodic intervals. Another feature of the Agni-Prime is the use of composite materials in the build of the missile. The material is produced by merging two or more materials with different properties, to eventually create a material with certain specific, unique properties. Watch | India braces for extreme heatwaves; should poll campaigns reflect climate issues? × In the case of rockets and missiles, the composites used must be able to withstand the stresses and loads of high-speed flight, withstanding the high temperatures. Composites are used because they are often lighter and much stronger than some metal alloys. Having lesser overall weight also enhances the payload capacity and range of the missile. Agni-Prime is a canisterised missile, which means that it is stored in a launch tube or canister, unlike other missiles that are exposed to the outside environment. A canisterised missile would have its warhead preloaded before it is placed in the launch tube. This offers the ability to launch with minimal preparation time. Storing a missile in a canister or launch tube protects it from the elements- dust, debris, and also possible damage during any mode of transport and handling. It also requires less maintenance. They can also be easily integrated into various platforms for launch- from land, air or sea. The Prime variant of the Agni missile also benefits from a host of advanced sensors, navigation and guidance systems which significantly enhance the precision of the missile and its impact. It is also the smallest and lightest variant in the Agni series of Indian ballistic missiles. It is meant to replace the initial stages What is a Ballistic Missile and why is it named so? A Ballistic missile follows a ballistic flight path - which comprises three phases of flight. In the first phase or the boost phase, the solid-fuel rocket engine propels the missile upwards and it has to rapidly gain velocity and altitude, by knifing through the densest parts of the earth's atmosphere. The second and unpowered phase of flight happens in the upper reaches of the earth's atmosphere or in space, where the missile travels along its pre-determined path, but without the power of its engines. It is known as the coast phase or mid-course phase and during this time, it travels along a horizontal path. During the coasting, the missile is either in space or the upper atmosphere, where it faces minimal resistance or drag. In the third and final phase or the terminal phase, the missile descends and gets back into the earth's atmosphere and flies towards its target, while being guided by its on-board systems. Past tests of Agni-Prime On June 7, 2023, India's SFC performed the first pre-induction night launch of the Agni-Prime and successfully accomplished the mission objectives. This test was conducted after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system. The latest test is the second pre-induction night launch of the Agni-Prime. Generally, a couple of tests are conducted in various phases, before inducting the missile into the arsenal. Each of these tests helps validate different technical parameters and offers insights into the consistent performance of the missile.

Explained: What is Agni Prime, the new-generation ballistic missile test-fired by India

The South Korean military officials stated that North Korea fired a suspected intermediate range ballistic missile in the early hours of Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile, Japan PM condemns launch

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that it detected the launch of what appeared to be a ballistic missile of an intermediate-range class from the area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Tuesday at 0653 a.m. (2153 GMT on Monday).

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South Korea said the missile flew about 600 km (372 miles) before falling into the sea, while Japan's defence ministry estimated it covered a distance of 650 km (400 miles) and hit a maximum altitude of 100 km (62 miles).

While the statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not specify the exact type of missile, North Korea has been testing a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine.

In March, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overlooked a ground test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile to develop national defence capability, as reported by the state media.

Japan said the missile appeared to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). 
Notably, Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links, and the United States and its major Asian allies South Korea and Japan are expanding security cooperation.

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The authorities from the US, South Korea, and Ukraine have accused North Korea of giving Russia weaponry, including missiles, to use in the war with Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have refuted the allegation.

The foreign ministry of South Korea said on Tuesday that the country had imposed sanctions on two Russian ships that it claimed had carried armaments between North Korea and Russia as well as two Russian companies that used North Korean labourers in order to assist Pyongyang generate foreign exchange.

Addressing the media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea for Tuesday's missile launch that affected the peace and stability of the region.

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Last month North Korea remarked it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would reject any talks, potentially worsening already-hostile relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, the United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, Japanese media outlets reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan.

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that it detected the launch of what appeared to be a ballistic missile of an intermediate-range class from the area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Tuesday at 0653 a.m. (2153 GMT on Monday). Also read: Russian veto puts an end to monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions South Korea said the missile flew about 600 km (372 miles) before falling into the sea, while Japan's defence ministry estimated it covered a distance of 650 km (400 miles) and hit a maximum altitude of 100 km (62 miles). While the statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not specify the exact type of missile, North Korea has been testing a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine. In March, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overlooked a ground test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile to develop national defence capability, as reported by the state media. Japan said the missile appeared to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Notably, Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links, and the United States and its major Asian allies South Korea and Japan are expanding security cooperation. Also read: North Korean hackers broke into South Korean chip equipment firms The authorities from the US, South Korea, and Ukraine have accused North Korea of giving Russia weaponry, including missiles, to use in the war with Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have refuted the allegation. The foreign ministry of South Korea said on Tuesday that the country had imposed sanctions on two Russian ships that it claimed had carried armaments between North Korea and Russia as well as two Russian companies that used North Korean labourers in order to assist Pyongyang generate foreign exchange. Addressing the media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea for Tuesday's missile launch that affected the peace and stability of the region. Also read: Why is North Korea known as the most isolated country in the world? Last month North Korea remarked it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would reject any talks, potentially worsening already-hostile relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, the United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, Japanese media outlets reported. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea says North Korea fired intermediate-range ballistic missile

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea after a break of two months and this comes at a time when US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting South Korea. Watch to know more!

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India yesterday, Mission Divyastra - the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a military base in the western region of the country to inspect the field training of troops and has ordered 'heightened readiness for war'. Kim's visit came after his defense ministry vowed to respond to ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal.

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Indian security agencies intercepted a Pakistan bound ship from China at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva Port. The ship was suspected of carrying a dual use consignment that could be used by Islamabad in its nuclear and ballistics missiles program. Watch to know more!

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The UK has failed to test-fire a Trident ballistic missile for the second time in a row. During the test on January 30, the dummy nuclear missile fell into the water next to the submarine it had blasted off from. In 2016 too, the missile veered off course and went towards the U.S. instead of Africa. The Trident missiles are the mainstay of the UK's nuclear deterrence. Do these failed launches point at the UK's (and the NATO's) vulnerability?

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Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, six sources told Reuters, deepening the military cooperation between the two US-sanctioned countries. Watch to know more!

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Iran sends powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles to Russia: Report

Iran on Tuesday (Feb 13) said that it has launched long-range ballistic missiles from a warship for the first time.&nbsp;The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the launch was from the Shahid Mahdavi, which is Iran's multi-purpose heavy warship.&nbsp;This will anger the Western nations which have repeatedly raised concerns over Iran's missile programme.&nbsp;

It said that the launch during naval manoeuvres involved firing two ballistic missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,700 kilometres (1,050 miles) away.&nbsp;

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"The IRGC for the first time has fired ballistic missiles in the Gulf of Oman," state television reported.&nbsp;

"The firing of a long-range ballistic missile from the warship was successfully carried out," IRGC chief Hossein Salami said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Simulated attack on Israel's airbase</h2>

Iranian state television said that separately, in central Iran, the IRGC simulated a surface-to-surface ballistic missile attack on Israel's Palmachim airbase south of Tel Aviv.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It said Palmachim was the "main base for F-35 fighter jets" in Israel.&nbsp;Reports say that Iran fired Emad and Qadr ballistic missiles which&nbsp;have enhanced explosive warheads.&nbsp;

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The Iranian military exercises come amid escalating regional tensions since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war when the Palestinian Islamist group launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the death&nbsp;of around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, according to official figures released by Israel.&nbsp;

Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas and launched a massive military offensive in Gaza that the territory's health ministry claims has killed at least 28,340 people, mostly women and children.&nbsp;

Iran does not acknowledge Israel and has long waged a covert war of assassination and sabotage against it. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, Tehran has made support for the Palestinian cause a central part of its foreign policy.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Iran on Tuesday (Feb 13) said that it has launched long-range ballistic missiles from a warship for the first time. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the launch was from the Shahid Mahdavi, which is Iran's multi-purpose heavy warship.

Iran on Tuesday (Feb 13) said that it has launched long-range ballistic missiles from a warship for the first time. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the launch was from the Shahid Mahdavi, which is Iran's multi-purpose heavy warship. This will anger the Western nations which have repeatedly raised concerns over Iran's missile programme. It said that the launch during naval manoeuvres involved firing two ballistic missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,700 kilometres (1,050 miles) away. Also read: Did Biden call Netanyahu a**hole? US Prez seemingly furious with Israeli PM over Gaza war "The IRGC for the first time has fired ballistic missiles in the Gulf of Oman," state television reported. "The firing of a long-range ballistic missile from the warship was successfully carried out," IRGC chief Hossein Salami said. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🇮🇷NEW IRANIAN MISSILE CAN STRIKE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD For the first time, the IRGC launched a long-range missile from a warship, which they claim allows them to strike any target around the world. The missile traveled 750km in a test launch before hitting a target in the… pic.twitter.com/sP63vvdegZ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 13, 2024 × Also read: Overnight airstrikes kill ‘around 100’ in Rafah; Israel rescues two hostages Simulated attack on Israel's airbase Iranian state television said that separately, in central Iran, the IRGC simulated a surface-to-surface ballistic missile attack on Israel's Palmachim airbase south of Tel Aviv. It said Palmachim was the "main base for F-35 fighter jets" in Israel. Reports say that Iran fired Emad and Qadr ballistic missiles which have enhanced explosive warheads. #BREAKING Iran’s IRGC says it has fired Emad and Qadr ballistic missiles with “enhanced explosive warheads” to destroy a “simulated version” of Israel’s Palmachim airbase “where Israel’s F-35 fighter jets are located,” a video aired by the state TV shows. pic.twitter.com/It6oDjjY4T — Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) February 13, 2024 × The Iranian military exercises come amid escalating regional tensions since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war when the Palestinian Islamist group launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the death of around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, according to official figures released by Israel. Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas and launched a massive military offensive in Gaza that the territory's health ministry claims has killed at least 28,340 people, mostly women and children. Iran does not acknowledge Israel and has long waged a covert war of assassination and sabotage against it. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, Tehran has made support for the Palestinian cause a central part of its foreign policy. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Iran fires first long-range ballistic missiles from warship, simulates strike on Israeli base

North Korea begins testing of controllable 240 MN shells, the country has successfully manufactured a new ballistic control system for multiple rocket launcher amid tensions in Korean peninsula. The new development will increase role in combat. Watch to know more!

North Korea tests new rocket launcher amid tensions in Korean peninsula

Tensions are rising in the Korean peninsula and the evacuation order has been issued in South Korean border island due to North Korean provocation. The orders have been issued by the South Korean military.

Tensions in Korean North Korea fires artillery shells after US-South Korea military drills

After overseeing the third test of his nation's most advanced missile, which is intended to target the U.S. mainland, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned "more offensive actions" to counter what he called growing military threats from the United States, state media said on Tuesday.

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The US, Japan and South Korea have ramped up security cooperation with a system for real-time sharing of north Korean ballistic missile warning data. The system will become operational in the next few days. It comes in the backdrop of growing nuclear and missile threats from north Korea.

North Korea condemns US for raising tensions

North Korea fired what appeared to be a long-range ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea and Japan said, its second missile launch in less than 12 hours as Pyongyang condemned a U.S.led show of force against the nuclear armed state.

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