China has carried out a rare test launch of a strategic missile from a submarine in the Pacific, and it’s got the region talking. The launch, reportedly involving a nuke-capable platform, comes at a sensitive time and has raised fresh concerns about military activity in the area. Neighbors and analysts are watching closely, asking what this signals for security and stability across the Pacific.


China test-fires 'strategic' missile in Pacific, tensions rise 

North Korea conducted cruise missile and rocket tests under the supervision of Kim Jong Un, according to state media, as regional tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea Testing Missiles Again: South Korea Flags Concerns

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared up again after North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, with one reportedly flying over 700 km. The move comes shortly after an apology from leader Kim Jong Un, raising fresh questions about Pyongyang’s intentions. South Korea has responded by boosting surveillance and military readiness, urging the North to halt further provocations as regional security concerns intensify.


North Korea Fires 2 Rounds Of Ballistic Missiles, Seoul Strengthens Surveillance & Vigilance

North Korea has conducted a test of its 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers, demonstrating its growing long-range missile capabilities amid rising tensions in East Asia. The tests are seen as a signal of Pyongyang’s military readiness, drawing concern from South Korea, the US, and regional allies. Analysts say these tests are part of North Korea’s broader strategy to advance its arsenal of heavy artillery and missile systems, increasing the risk of conflict in the region. 

North Korea Tests Ballistic Rockets, South Korea Monitoring Closely | 10 Missiles Fired by N Korea

North Korea has signaled a fresh nuclear escalation after firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its east coast, marking its second missile test of 2026. The launches come as South Korea, the United States, and Japan hold rapid talks to strengthen their defence posture against Pyongyang.


North Korea's Latest Missile Test Blurs Artillery-Ballistic Line

North Korea: 2nd Missile Test in 2026, Seoul-US-Japan Hold Rapid Talks

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha.

India successfully tests long-range hypersonic missile, marks 'major milestone'

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 show failed test of Russian RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile

North Korea said it successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile on Monday capable of carrying a 4.5-ton super-large warhead, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday.

North Korea tests missile capable of carrying super-large warhead

North Korea faced a rare failure in the ballistic missile test on Wednesday (June 26), as per South Korea’s military. The test was carried out days after North Korea protested against the US aircraft carrier's regional deployment which was placed for a trilateral military drill with South Korea and Japan.

North Korea faces rare missile test failure amid war of trash balloons with South Korea

The Indian Air Force tested the ROCKS missile, capable of striking targets over 250 kilometres away, marking a major capability enhancement. Conducted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the successful test showed the air-launched ballistic missile's potential, originating from Israel as the Crystal Maze 2.

India successfully tests Crystal Maze-2 missile capable of striking targets up to 250 kilometres away

The Russian defence ministry, in a statement on Tuesday (March 28), said that their navy test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan.

Russian Navy successfully test-fires supersonic missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

South Korea’s military confirmed it test-fired a solid-fuelled rocket on Friday after its unannounced launch triggered brief public scare of a suspected UFO appearance.

South Korea's missile test causes UFO scare

The South Korean military has said that North Korea has fired another ballistic missile towards the east coast. The water body where the missile was fired is also referred to as the Sea of Japan. The test comes days after North Korea tested a high thrust solid fuel engine.

North Korea fires 'unidentified' ballistic missile, says South Korea military

Before the launch of the nuclear-armed nation's greatest ballistic missile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un first made his daughter public on Saturday. State news agency KCNA stated on Saturday that North Korea tested a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reveals daughter at missile test

North Korea has conducted yet another unwarranted missile test. On Friday morning, it test-fired an Intercontinental ballistic missile which landed 200 KMs off Japan. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: North Korea fires another missile, disrupts APEC meeting in Thailand

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North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range strategic cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un lauding another successful display of the country’s tactical nuclear strike capability.

North Korea says 'test launch a clear warning to enemies'

North Korea test-fires long-range strategic cruise missiles

The seven recent North Korean missile launches were all "tactical nuclear" drills, state media said Monday, which were personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea says recent missile tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills

North Korea said that its recent missile launches were tactical Nuclear drills overseen by Kim Jong-un and comes as a response to US-led drills in the region.

WION Dispatch | North Korea missile test: Nuclear threat in the Korean peninsula?

'Tactical nuclear' drills, says North Korea on recent missile launches

South Korea's military said that North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in the early hours of Sunday (local time), a day after the joint Seoul-Washington naval exercise, involving a U.

North Korea fires two more ballistic missiles, seventh launch in two weeks

Japan & South Korea fear North Korea could conduct a nuclear test. Will Kim Jong Un conduct a nuclear test during the Communist Party Congress? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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