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August 29, 2019

The Israel-Iran Shadow War Escalates and Breaks Into the Open

The New York Times: JERUSALEM — Israel has carried out a series of attacks across the Middle East in…

July 18, 2019

Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

The Diplomat: Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation launched the second of two improved Atago-class (aka Maya-class, 27DD-…

July 11, 2019

Iran enriching uranium to 4.5% purity, IAEA tells member states

Reuters: VIENNA – Iran is enriching uranium to 4.5% purity, above the 3.67% limit set by its deal with…

May 22, 2018

Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Failed in Tests, U.S. Media Report

The Moscow Times: Russia’s unlimited-range missile that Vladimir Putin unveiled earlier this year before his election has reportedly crashed…

September 12, 2017

After U.S. Compromise, Security Council Strengthens North Korea Sanctions

The New York Times: UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations Security Council on Monday ratcheted up sanctions yet again…

September 5, 2017

Royal Navy tests new missile defense system on Japan-bound ship amid rising nuclear tensions with North Korea

Mirror: The Royal Navy has been testing its new air missile defence system on a boat headed for Japan…

August 17, 2017

Bannon Interview Deepens Confusion Over U.S Strategy for North Korea

The New York Times: BEIJING – Conflicting messages from the Trump administration on Thursday deepened more than a week…

August 1, 2017

NHK video casts doubt on North Korean ICBM re-entry capabilities and effectiveness

Japan Times: Video captured Friday of North Korea’s latest test of a powerful long-range missile appears to show the…

July 25, 2017

Sailor error led to failed US Navy ballistic missile intercept test

Defense News: A U.S. Missile Defense Agency review of a failed ballistic missile intercept test showed that a mistaken…

May 31, 2017

New Threats: Pentagon Revs Up Missile Defense for 2018

Scout.com: With missile threats dominating the headlines, missile defense, modernization and posture continue to anchor strategic funding for the…