Threat News

January 11, 2016

How Far Along Are North Korea’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?

The Diplomat: After grabbing headlines the world over on January 6 for its (dubious) claim of having successfully tested a hydrogen bomb,

January 11, 2016

Why new sanctions on Iran’s ballistic missiles must still be pursued

The New York Times: The United States should lift sanctions on Iran; no, it should impose new sanctions on Iran.

January 11, 2016

16 intercontinental drills, Russian missile forces to double test launches in 2016

Russian Times: Russia’s missile corps plans to conduct 16 intercontinental ballistic missile launches this year, a two-fold increase from 2015.

January 10, 2016

North Korea Release Video of ‘Successful’ Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test

International Business Times: North Korea released a new video Friday, showing a successful test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)

January 10, 2016

N. Korea is biggest concern for U.S. Navy Commander in Asia

USA Today: TOKYO — If North Korea were to launch ballistic missiles — equipped with nuclear or conventional warheads — against its neighbors,

January 8, 2016

US Noncommittal on Strategic, Missile Defense Assets for Korea

Defense News: The Pentagon and State Department remained careful Thursday when discussing whether strategic assets or missile defense systems could

January 8, 2016

Iran’s missile tests are spurring calls from Congress for more sanctions

Washington Post: Pressure is building on the Obama administration to impose new sanctions on Iran after it test-fired two medium-range

January 8, 2016

North Korea missile could reach South in ‘tens of minutes,’ Seoul says

UPI: A North Korea missile aimed at the South would only take “tens of minutes” to reach its target, South

January 7, 2016

Dems urge sanctions after Iran missile tests

The Hill: Seven Democratic lawmakers are urging President Obama to impose sanctions on Iran after two ballistic missile tests. “The

January 7, 2016

U.S. Analysis Indicates North Korea Test Wasn’t Hydrogen Bomb

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. and allied officials challenged North Korea’s claim of thermonuclear success, but voiced concern Wednesday that