Tag: ballistic missile
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North Korea Escalates Ballistic Missile Support for Russia Amid Ukraine Crisis
Ukraine's air defenses scored a major win against drones, downing 98 out of 115, but were left vulnerable to ballistic missiles, which slipped through completely unscathed. Meanwhile, a North Korean missile unit may soon join forces with Russia in the Voronezh region, potentially bringing 120 short-range ballistic missiles into the fray.
Australia's China Strategy Requires New Questions
It's time for Australia to shake up its China strategy by asking a new question: what actions will truly advance the country's national interests? Instead of getting stuck in a friend-or-foe debate, Australia should focus on what really matters - its own prosperity and security.
China Unveils YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile
China just revealed its game-changing YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, capable of traveling 1,000-2,000 km at mind-boggling speeds of Mach 6-10. The stunning footage and photos show the missile in action aboard a Type 55 destroyer, marking a major leap in China's naval capabilities.
EU urged to speak out against China's Indo-Pacific aggression
The Solomon Islands' prime minister hit the nail on the head, saying "This is not something a friend does," as over a dozen Indo-Pacific governments, including Pacific island nations, united to condemn China's recent ballistic missile test launch. The test, which Beijing downplayed as "routine," sparked alarm across the region, with leaders like Australia's prime minister warning it undermined stability.
Pakistan Develops Fatah-5 Conventional Ballistic Missile
Pakistan is reportedly developing the Fatah-5, a conventional ballistic missile that could be an extended-range iteration of the Fatah-2 family, designed for scale and modularity. This new missile is likely to be an evolutionary upgrade rather than a revolutionary one, similar to Turkey's Tayfun program.
Ukraine's Fire Point Nears FP-9 Ballistic Missile Flight Test
Ukraine's Fire Point is on the brink of a major milestone with its FP-9 Ballistic Missile, having completed all major development work except for engine testing, which is set to happen this month. The company is aiming for flight tests over the summer, with battlefield trials expected by autumn.