Threat News

February 25, 2019

Cruise Missile Launched From Submarine In Iran During Velayat-97 Navy Drill

Defense World: Iran has, for the first time, launched a cruise missile from submarine during the annual “Velayat-97” military drill

February 25, 2019

After Putin’s warning, Russian TV lists nuclear targets in U.S.

Reuters: MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian state television has listed U.S. military facilities that Moscow would target in the event of

February 25, 2019

Iranian Hackers Drew Worryingly Close to Israel’s Missile Alarm

Iranian hackers came worryingly close to Israel’s missile warning system, sending the military scrambling to protect alerts from being compromised,

February 22, 2019

Iran Starts Gulf War Games, To Test Submarine-Launched Missiles

RFE/RL: Iran on February 22 opened large-scale naval drills at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, state media reported, adding

February 22, 2019

China’s Military Seeks New Islands to Conquer

Bloomberg: A Defense Department report warns that China’s military buildup is reaching the point where it can attempt to “impose its will

February 22, 2019

North Korea sees nuclear weapons as key to its survival

CBS News: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sees nuclear weapons, not alliances, as the “ultimate guarantor” of survival, according

February 21, 2019

Iranian TV Report On Underground ‘Missile Cities’: Ballistic Missiles Ready To Launch 24/7, Some Aimed At U.S. Aircraft Carriers

On February 10, 2019, IRINN TV (Iran) aired a report on Iran’s underground “missile cities” that provide missiles for Iran’s

February 21, 2019

Russia Tests ‘Satan 2’ Nuclear Missile and Drone That Travels Under Water Amid Threats to Target U.S.

Newsweek – Moscow tested two nuclear-capable weapons just ahead of a speech in which Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of

February 20, 2019

Putin confirms development of Russia’s hypersonic cruise missile called Tsirkon

CNBC – Russia has confirmed it is building a new hypersonic missile that can be launched from ships or submarines

February 20, 2019

Chinese PLA Rocket Force Launch New DF Ballistic Missiles In Promotional Video

Defense World – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force released a promotional video on Tuesday showcasing the country’s