North Korea test-fires two ballistic missiles
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DefenceTalkNorth Korea on Wednesday test-fired two Nodong-type ballistic missiles into the sea, upping the ante after a series of short-range missile and rocket launches in recent weeks, the South’s defence ministry said. The tests came as US President Barack Obama hosted a landmark Japan-South Korea summit in the Hague and pledged “unwavering commitment” to Tokyo […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-test-fires-two-ballistic-missiles-59142/
China to have nuclear missiles on submarines soon: US admiral
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DefenceTalkChina for the first time will likely have subs equipped with long-range nuclear missiles later this year, part of an increasingly potent submarine fleet, a top US officer said Tuesday, The head of US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Locklear, said the latest class of Chinese subs would be armed with a new ballistic missile with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-to-have-nuclear-missiles-on-submarines-soon-us-admiral-59140/
China conducts long-range nuclear missile drill: military
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DefenceTalkChina’s military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington. The pictures of Chinese soldiers test-firing a Dongfeng-31 missile, which is said by experts to be able to carry nuclear warheads 8,000 kilometres (4,960 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-conducts-long-range-nuclear-missile-drill-military-50161/
US suspends 34 nuclear missile officers over exam cheating
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DefenceTalkThe US military has suspended 34 officers in charge of launching nuclear missiles for cheating on a proficiency test, Air Force leaders said Wednesday. The scandal at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana marked the latest in a series of damaging revelations dogging the country’s nuclear force, including a separate probe into illegal drugs that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-suspends-34-nuclear-missile-officers-over-exam-cheating-50110/
Russia Plans Rail-Mounted Missiles to Counter US Global Strike Program
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DefenceTalkRussia will draft a plan in the coming year to deploy rail-mounted nuclear missiles as a potential response to the United States’ Prompt Global Strike program, the commander of its Strategic Missile Force said on Wednesday. “A Defense Ministry report has been submitted to the president and the order has been given to develop a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-plans-rail-mounted-missiles-to-counter-us-global-strike-program-49957/
Russia moves nuclear-capable missiles closer to EU
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DefenceTalkRussia revealed on Monday that its armed forces had moved nuclear-capable Iskander missiles closer to Europe’s borders in response to the US-led deployment of a disputed air defence shield. The advanced version of the Russian missile has a range of 500 kilometres (310 miles) and could potentially be used to take out ground-based radar and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-moves-nuclear-capable-missiles-closer-to-eu-49951/
Russia test-fires nuclear-capable missile
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DefenceTalkRussia said Thursday it had successfully test-fired an upgraded version of a nuclear-capable missile that entered into service in the Soviet era and had been due to be scrapped. A defence ministry spokesman said the RS-12M Topol had hit its target at a test range that Russia leases from Kazakhstan after it was fired from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-test-fires-nuclear-capable-missile-rs-12m-topol-49353/
US nuclear missile unit deemed ‘unsatisfactory’
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DefenceTalkThe US Air Force gave a nuclear missile unit an “unsatisfactory” rating, according to a statement released Tuesday, in a setback for strategic forces after a similar incident in May. An inspection conducted August 5-13 assessed the 341st Missile Wing’s “ability to execute operations while complying with nuclear surety standards.” The Air Force said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-nuclear-missile-unit-deemed-unsatisfactory-48758/
Pentagon: Inaccurate to Say North Korea Has Nuclear-Armed Missiles
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DefenceTalkThe Pentagon late Thursday said North Korea does not have nuclear-armed missiles, playing down an intelligence report leaked earlier in the day which said Pyongyang had the capability to build atomic warheads that could be fitted on missiles. Pentagon spokesman George Little says it would be inaccurate to suggest the North has fully tested, developed, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-inaccurate-to-say-north-korea-has-nuclear-armed-missiles-47447/