Threat News

February 10, 2017

“LOWER END” MISSILE THREATS: THE CASE OF YEMEN

ABSTRACT The role of missile warfare in the ongoing fighting in Yemen is easy to overlook in the context of

February 9, 2017

Cables reveal Chinese connection to Iran’s ballistic missiles

Washington Times The Trump administration recently imposed sanctions on Iran for its missile test, and the sanctions reveal that Tehran’s missile program

February 9, 2017

Russia Deploys Air Defense Missiles for Massive Drills

Military.com MOSCOW — The Russian military has deployed its air defense missiles around Moscow as part of massive drills to

February 9, 2017

China’s nuclear missile policy put under strain by US plan

CNBC A decision by the United States to pursue a new breed of nuclear weapons could push China to reconsider

February 8, 2017

Iran pulls missile from launchpad after apparent prep for launch, US officials say

Fox News: Iran removed a powerful missile from a launchpad east of Tehran within the past few days, Fox News has learned,

February 8, 2017

China may be preparing for a crippling preemptive missile strike on US military bases

Business Insider: A new report by Thomas Shugart on War On The Rocks details the disturbing level to which China appears to

February 6, 2017

New Chinese missile makes latest appearance in drills

AP News: A highly accurate Chinese ballistic missile capable of threatening U.S. and Japanese bases in Asia has made its

February 3, 2017

U.S. warns North Korea of ‘overwhelming’ response to nuclear arms

The Globe and Mail: U.S. President Donald Trump’s defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an “effective and overwhelming”

February 2, 2017

North Korea Could Test an Intercontinental Missile This Year

Popular Science: In 1957, the Soviet Union tested the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile. Its harmless payload, the beeping satellite

February 1, 2017

White House puts Iran ‘on notice’ after missile test

The Hill: National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday condemned Iran’s recent ballistic missile test and said the administration is