Threat News

June 12, 2017

The North Korean threat: US missile defense isn’t optional

The Washington Examiner: The United States has the strongest military in the world, but we must devote more resources to

June 9, 2017

North Korea says it has tested new anti-ship missile

AP News: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it has test-launched a new type of cruise missile capable

June 8, 2017

North Korea fires suspected land-to-ship missiles as South Korea delays THAAD

Reuters: North Korea fired what appeared to be several land-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s military

June 7, 2017

RUSSIA’S HYPERSONIC MISSILE SYSTEM MAY REPRESENT A ‘QUANTUM LEAP IN TECHNOLOGY’

Newsweek: Russia has reportedly carried out a test of Zircon, a hypersonic missile system, one year ahead of schedule. The

June 7, 2017

China Missiles Can Send Nukes to Western Pacific, U.S. Says

Bloomberg Politics: China’s deployment of missiles able to deliver nuclear warheads to U.S. bases on Guam were among the military

June 6, 2017

U.S. again calls on China to ramp up pressure on nuclear-armed North Korea

Japan Times: SYDNEY/SEOUL – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday China should do more on the issue

June 6, 2017

By 2020 All Missile Units of Russia’s Ground Forces to be Equipped With Iskander

Sputnik News: By the end of 2020, all missile units of Russia’s Ground Forces will be equipped with the Iskander-M

June 5, 2017

As China pulls trade from North Korea, Russia gets cozy with Kim Jong Un

USA Today: As China responds to President Trump’s call to pressure North Korea to curb its rogue weapons programs, Russia

June 5, 2017

Watch Out, America: North Korea Wants Carrier-Killer Missiles

The National Interest: North Korea says its latest missile test was aimed at demonstrating its capability to sink American aircraft

June 5, 2017

The Nuclear Posture Review, New START, and the Russian Nuclear Buildup

Real Clear Defense: In April 2017, the Russian UN Mission Charge d’affaires Petr Ilyichev declared, “Currently we are systematically getting