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Nov- 2020 -

18 November

US Ship-Launched Missile Intercepts ICBM in Milestone Test

The US has successfully used a small, ship-fired ballistic missile interceptor to destroy a target Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, in a first of its kind test.

Oct- 2020 -

30 October

Americas

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:27 a.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Staff Writer With AFP

US Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

The United States said it successfully tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.

6 October

Space

Photo of a missile being shot into the air.

Ronald Watkins

US Agency Invests to Build Space-Based Missile-Tracking System

The US Space Development Agency announced contracts worth $342 million for two companies to build the first stage of a space-based missile-tracking system.

Sep- 2020 -

28 September

Middle East

In this file photo taken on September 21, 2019, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks in capital Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Guards Unveil New Naval Ballistic Missile

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday unveiled a new naval ballistic missile with a potential range of over 430 miles, local media reported, following months of tensions with arch-enemy the United States.

11 September

Asia Pacific

Japan Air Self Defence Forces' Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missile launcher. File photo: AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan’s Abe Urges Stronger Defenses to Face Missiles

Japan must strengthen its ballistic missile defenses, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday, a potentially controversial proposition given the country's pacifist constitution, which limits its military capabilities.

Aug- 2020 -

4 August

Americas

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:21 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Staff Writer With AFP

United States Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

The United States on Tuesday successfully tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a launch directed from an airborne command center, the Air Force said.

Feb- 2020 -

4 February

Americas