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February 16, 2017

South Korea Mulls Ballistic Missile Test

The Diplomat In response to Pyongyang’s recent intermediate-range launch, Seoul is considering test firing a ballistic missile. The South Korean

February 14, 2017

The US should build a pan-Asian missile shield

MENAFN Missile defense has become a reality in the Asia-Pacific. In December 2007, Japan became the first country in the

February 13, 2017

South Korea says North Korea missile used ‘cold eject’ launch system

Reuters: A missile fired by North Korea on Sunday used a “cold eject” launch system, where the missile is initially

February 9, 2017

US And South Korea To Hold Missile Defense Drills

Yahoo News South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to conduct joint military exercises beginning next month in the latest effort to

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 3, 2017

Abe, Mattis reaffirm ties on defense

Japan Times: Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Friday, reaffirming Washington’s

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

South Korea, U.S. agree to push missile defense system

VNE Express: South Korea and the United States on Thursday agreed to push through with the deployment of a US

February 2, 2017

US Defense Secretary Mattis: Only North Korea need fear missile defense

CNN: New US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday defended the planned deployment of a missile defense system in South

January 31, 2017

Mattis reaffirms commitment to THAAD ahead of South Korea visit

CNN Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has reaffirmed the US’ commitment to defend South Korea “against the evolving North Korean