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Jan- 2021 -

15 January

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un (Photo: AFP)

N. Korea Shows off Submarine-Launched Missile at Parade: KCNA

North Korea displayed a submarine-launched ballistic missile at a military parade, in a show of strength days before Joe Biden's inauguration as US president.

Dec- 2020 -

9 December

Technology

AEGIS-equipped Japan Maritime Self-Defense destroyer JMSDF Myoko

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Weighs Ships for Aegis Missile Defense System

Japan will build two ships equipped with Aegis missile interceptors after public opposition forced the government to scrap deployment of a costly land-based system, the country's defense minister said.

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.

12 October

Asia Pacific

Photo of North Korea's new ICBM sighted during a military parade that marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Disappointing’ to See Huge New North Korea Missile: US Official

A US official said it was "disappointing" that North Korea had displayed a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade in Pyongyang.

Sep- 2020 -

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.

Mar- 2020 -

5 March

Business