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February 5, 2016

NHK: N. Korea May Be Readying Ballistic Missile Test on its East Coast

KBS World Radio: Amid preparations for a rocket launch in North Korea, Japanese public broadcaster NHK has reported signs of

February 5, 2016

US to use missile defense system to monitor North Korea’s upcoming missile launch — Carter

TASS: Washington will use its missile defense systems to keep track of North Korea’s (DPRK) upcoming missile launch, US Defense

February 4, 2016

S. Korea to intercept N. Korean rocket if needed

Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) — South Korea won’t hesitate to shoot down a North Korean rocket or

February 4, 2016

Pentagon chief says U.S. keeping eye on North Korea’s missile program

Reuters: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., Feb 3 (Reuters) – U .S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday

February 4, 2016

UN urges N.Korea to abandon use of ballistic missile technology

NK News: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon yesterday urged North Korea to scrap its plans for an upcoming satellite launch.

February 3, 2016

Moscow Adjusts Nuclear Modernization in Response to US Missile Defense

The Jamestown Foundation: Russia’s national security documents have long made clear the extent to which the state relies upon nuclear

February 3, 2016

Japan puts military on alert to shoot down North Korean rocket

The Guardian: Japan has threatened to shoot down any North Korean missile that threatens its territory and has deployed ballistic

February 2, 2016

North Korea to launch satellite this month, U.N. agency says

(CNN)North Korea has indicated that it will launch a satellite sometime between February 8-25, a United Nations agency said Tuesday

February 2, 2016

Japan Deploys Patriot Missiles in Downtown Tokyo

Popular Mechanics: Japan’s Self Defense Forces deployed a Patriot missile launcher in downtown Tokyo over the weekend, asNorth Korea reportedly

February 1, 2016

Tokyo protected by Patriot missile interceptors amid North Korea threat

International Business Times: The Japanese army has set up missile interceptors in Tokyo to protect the capital, amid ongoing speculation