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Belarus

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Iran

Has Iran's Khamenei authorised nuclear weapons? What we know so far

Speculation is mounting about whether Iran's supreme leader has approved nuclear weapons development after June's conflict with Israel devastated its nuclear programme. US intelligence says no.

Iran

Tehran rebuilding missile arsenal at high speed, Israel warns

Tehran is rebuilding its missile arsenal at high speed after the 12-day conflict with Israel, aiming to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future escalations, Israeli officials and analysts warn.

Ukraine

Czech initiative raises funds to purchase Flamingo missile for Ukraine

More than 500,000 euros in just 48 hours? This Czech organisation has shown the way: with a fundraising campaign, the organisation has raised enough money for a Flamingo cruise missile.

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North Korea

North Korea fires missiles days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

Tech News

What missiles does North Korea have in its weapon arsenal?

North Korea launched two near-air defence missiles that had “suitable combat capability.” But what do we know about the other weapons in their arsenal?

Iran

What is the Kheibar Shekan missile, the latest weapon used by Iran?

Iran's IRGC has deployed the Kheibar Shekan missile, a versatile 1,450 km range solid-fuel missile that can be launched from commercial vehicles, signalling possible future escalation.

World News

Israelis in shock after Iran's retaliatory strikes

In the aftermath of Iran's retaliatory strikes, Israelis expressed a variety of reactions. Some were defiant, saying that nothing will deter them, while others displayed frustration and sorrow at the overall situation.

India

Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three of its air bases

Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”.

Pakistan

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as relations with India worsen

The Pakistani military said the launch was aimed at ensuring the “operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters."

Europe News

Zelenskyy slams Russia after Sumy missile strike kills dozens

The Kremlin launched two ballistic missiles on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday. The attacks killed close to three dozen people and injured more than 100 others.

Europe News

Portuguese embassy damaged in strike on Kyiv after Putin's speech

Russia launched five ballistic missiles against Ukraine's capital on Friday morning. Residential and office buildings, a hotel, and the embassy of Portugal in Kyiv were damaged.

North Korea

North Korean IT workers indicted for funnelling US money to Pyongyang

The plan saw tens of millions of dollars skimmed from US firms to be directed back to North Korea to help fund weapons development, the FBI said.

Space

Iran claims successful space launch

Iran claims to have completed a successful space launch, with the rocket carrying with it satellite equipment as well as a military payload.

Tech News

What we know about Western-made missiles Ukraine is firing into Russia

Ukraine is firing foreign-made missiles directly into Russian territory for the first time. We take a look at what these weapons can do

South Korea

US, S. Korea, and Japan hold joint drills after Pyongyang missile test

The US conducted a joint drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday, deploying a long-range bomber in response to North Korea’s recent test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile aimed at reaching the US, according to South Korea’s military.

North Korea

North Korea launches longest ever intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was at the test site of a new intercontinental ballistic missile launch, which flew higher and for longer than other tested by North Korea in the past.

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Russian missile strike in Mykolaïv claims one life, injures 16

A Russian strike in the Mykolaïv region of southern Ukraine left one woman dead and at least 16 others injured, causing extensive damage to the region’s infrastructure.

Iran

Tehran's missile stocks depleted after Israel strike, reports claim

Israeli media outlet Kan 11 claimed Iran used about a third of its advanced ballistic missiles in last week's huge and unprecedented attack on Israel.

Tech News

What we know about the ‘world’s deadliest’ weapon tested in Russia

Satellite images from last month appeared to show a failed test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat missile, raising concerns about Russia’s nuclear arsenal.