India on Monday successfully flight tested the indigenously-developed hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle (HSTDV) that is expected to power futuristic long-range missile systems and aerial platforms, officials said.

India successfully test fires hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle

Continuing the close defence partnership, Moscow has hoped India will soon sign agreement on IGLA-S anti air missile, while New Delhi has announced it will soon produce spare parts of the Russian defence equipment under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Moscow hopes agreement on IGLA missile, New Delhi to manufacture spare parts of Russian equipment

Chinese state media on Tuesday reported that Beijing had unveiled a new weapons system amid growing tensions with Taiwan and the US. Also read: Taiwan finalizes purchase of 66 F-16 fighter jets in biggest arms deal with US According to China's state media, the country has come up with a 500kg precision-guided munitions dispenser and air-to-surface missile called the "Tianlei 500", which translates to "Sky Thunder".

China unveils new weapons system 'Sky Thunder' amid tensions with Taiwan: Report

Iran claims to have established multiple underground missile cities along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Naval Commander has called these missile cities as a nightmare for Iran enemies.

WION Dispatch: Iran Navy Chief makes massive claim, Iran missile cities nightmare for Iran enemies

As Washington and Beijing trade barbs over the coronavirus pandemic, a longer-term struggle between the two Pacific powers is at a turning point, as the United States rolls out new weapons and strategy in a bid to close a wide missile gap with China.

US rearms to nullify China's missile supremacy

Syrian air defence responded to Israeli missiles targeting the south and centre of the country, state media said early Thursday. "Our air defence confronted an Israeli missile attack in the southwest of Quneitra province" in the south and also in a central region, SANA news agency said.

Syrian air defence responds to 'Israeli missiles': Report

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday, the South's military said, weeks after Pyongyang threatened to demonstrate a "new strategic weapon" and its deadline for Washington to offer sanctions relief expired.

North Korea fires 'short-range ballistic missiles'

India successfully test-fires the 3,500 km strike range nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. This nuclear-capable missile meant for Arihant submarine and will strengthen its capabilities to hit enemy targets from submarines.

India test-fires nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile off Andhra Pradesh coast

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the nation from White House after Iran fired ballistic missiles on US airbases in Iraq targeting Al-Asad and Irbil.

Trump says no US troops hurt in Iran strikes, announces new sanctions on Iran

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called his country's missile strike on US bases in Iraq a "slap in the face" for America and said that Washington's troops must leave the region.

Missile strike a 'slap in the face' for US, says Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Russian military is on a mission to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.They have now tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the RS-12M Topol. True to its nature, the Kremlin has revealed very little details about the missile's potential.

Russia aims to 'modernise' its nuclear arsenal as they test launch new Ballistic missile RS-12M Topol

Russia's newest nuclear submarine on Wednesday successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the White Sea off Russia's northwestern coast, the defence ministry said.

Russia's newest nuclear submarine test fires ballistic missile

China unveiled the Dongfeng-41 intercontinental-range ballistic missile, touted to be the most powerful missile on the planet at the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday.

National Day Parade: China unveils Dongfeng-41 nuke missile that can strike US in 30 minutes

Missiles and pyrotechnics: China set to celebrate 70th anniversary

Russia and China have asked the United Nations Security Council to meet on Thursday over "statements by US officials on their plans to develop and deploy medium-range missiles," according to the request seen by Reuters.

Russia, China seek United Nations Security Council meeting on US missile developments

United States President Donald Trump weighed in on a mysterious explosion in Russia, noting US technology is more advanced to the "failed" weapon. The failed missile explosion which has been cloaked in secrecy took place on Thursday at the Nenoska naval weapons range on the coast of the White Sea in northern Russia.

US has advanced weapons than the 'failed' Russian 'Skyfall' missile: Donald Trump

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says the country's latest missile launches were a warning to Washington and Seoul over their joint war games, state news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday, as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula.

Kim Jong-un sends missile 'warning' to South Korea, US as tensions rise

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead, says US official The United States believes that Hamza bin Laden, a son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant group, is dead, a US official said on Wednesday.

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North Korea has tested a new rocket system in launches conducted on Wednesday under leader Kim Jong-un`s supervision, state media reported on Thursday. Korean Central News Agency reported that the North Korean leader "guided a test-fire of a newly developed large-calibre multiple launch guided rocket system on July 31.

North Korea test-fired new rocket system under Kim's supervision: State media

CCD founder Siddhartha's body found on the banks of Netravati River in Mangaluru The body of VG Siddhartha, founder of Café Coffee Day and son-in-law of former CM SM Krishna, has been found two days after he went missing, reported news agency ANI.

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills.

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles: South Korean military

On Wednesday, North Korea fired two, new short-range ballistic missiles. The latest launches were from Wonsan area on North Korea’s east coast - the same area from where the missiles were fired last week.

Why is North Korea conducting missile tests?

Iran's defence minister said on Wednesday it was "normal" for the country to test missiles as part of its defence research, Iranian media reported after Washington said Tehran had test-fired a medium-range missile last week.

It's 'normal' for Iran to test missiles: Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department called Turkey's acquisition of a Russian missile defense system "disappointing" Tuesday, in the administration's first comment since the first S-400 missile parts were delivered last week.

Turkey's Russian missile buy 'disappointing': Pentagon nominee

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