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Intercontinental ballistic missiles are typically designed for nuclear weapon delivery, with a range of over 5,500km.
- Washington and Seoul in 1979 agreed restrictions on the use of solid fuel out of concern bigger missiles could provoke a regional arms race
- Under eased restrictions, South Korea could use two or three low-Earth orbit satellites to more effectively surveil North Korea
Beijing has so far rejected pressure to join Washington and Moscow in talks, citing its smaller arsenal.
Beijing has so far rejected pressure to join Washington and Moscow in talks, citing its smaller arsenal.
Admiral Philip Davidson says the system needs to be operational within five years if the US is to stay ahead of its regional rivals’ technological advances.
Admiral Philip Davidson says the system needs to be operational within five years if the US is to stay ahead of its regional rivals’ technological advances.
American envoy tweets photo of empty negotiating table to needle Beijing over ‘no-show’ in Vienna, prompting sharp response.
American envoy tweets photo of empty negotiating table to needle Beijing over ‘no-show’ in Vienna, prompting sharp response.
Japan said the deployment process of the Aegis Ashore systems was stopped after the safety of two planned host communities could not be ensured.
Japan said the deployment process of the Aegis Ashore systems was stopped after the safety of two planned host communities could not be ensured.
China, India and Pakistan are modernising their weapons while Russia and the US shed old nuclear arms, according to peace institute.
China, India and Pakistan are modernising their weapons while Russia and the US shed old nuclear arms, according to peace institute.
US envoy Marshall Billingslea urges Beijing to reconsider, saying there should be ‘no more Great Wall of Secrecy on its build-up’.
US envoy Marshall Billingslea urges Beijing to reconsider, saying there should be ‘no more Great Wall of Secrecy on its build-up’.
China reiterates lack of interest in joining new round of talks.
China reiterates lack of interest in joining new round of talks.
With Covid-19 and protests raging, you may feel the need to bunker down in a luxury doomsday bolt-hole – complete with swimming pool, shooting range, cinema and climbing wall
With Covid-19 and protests raging, you may feel the need to bunker down in a luxury doomsday bolt-hole – complete with swimming pool, shooting range, cinema and climbing wall
Move appears to send warning signal to Washington and reflects Moscow’s concerns over development of prospective US weapons, including space-based ones.
Move appears to send warning signal to Washington and reflects Moscow’s concerns over development of prospective US weapons, including space-based ones.
The JL-3, which could reach the United States if launched from the Chinese coast, is expected to be used to arm Type 096 submarines.
The JL-3, which could reach the United States if launched from the Chinese coast, is expected to be used to arm Type 096 submarines.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
US president says move is needed to avoid ‘costly arms race’; Trump also said United States was ready to provide coronavirus aid to Russia.
US president says move is needed to avoid ‘costly arms race’; Trump also said United States was ready to provide coronavirus aid to Russia.
Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the plane at the Zhuhai Airshow in November at a time of heightened regional tension.
Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the plane at the Zhuhai Airshow in November at a time of heightened regional tension.
The spectre of an unbridled nuclear arms race is threatening the world for the first time since the 1970s, according to the UN’s disarmament chief.
The spectre of an unbridled nuclear arms race is threatening the world for the first time since the 1970s, according to the UN’s disarmament chief.
North Korean representative accused the US of applying ‘ the most brutal and inhumane sanctions’.
North Korean representative accused the US of applying ‘ the most brutal and inhumane sanctions’.
China became the first country to announce the deployment of the missiles, but Russia recently announced it had developed a much more advanced version.
China became the first country to announce the deployment of the missiles, but Russia recently announced it had developed a much more advanced version.
Military source says work on JL-3 “Big Wave” has been separated from work on next generation Type 096 submarines to speed up process.
Military source says work on JL-3 “Big Wave” has been separated from work on next generation Type 096 submarines to speed up process.
Warning of nuclear tests and new strategic weapon signal deepening chasm between Pyongyang and Washington, and prompt a call for calm from Beijing.
Warning of nuclear tests and new strategic weapon signal deepening chasm between Pyongyang and Washington, and prompt a call for calm from Beijing.
New intercontinental weapon can fly at 27 times speed of sound and make sharp manoeuvres en route to target, making it much harder to intercept.
New intercontinental weapon can fly at 27 times speed of sound and make sharp manoeuvres en route to target, making it much harder to intercept.
The news alert, which was meant for training purposes, came as Washington and its East Asian allies have been on tenterhooks for Pyongyang’s threat of a ‘Christmas gift’.
The news alert, which was meant for training purposes, came as Washington and its East Asian allies have been on tenterhooks for Pyongyang’s threat of a ‘Christmas gift’.
The Russian president said that for the first time in history the nation now leads the world in developing an entire new class of weapons.
The Russian president said that for the first time in history the nation now leads the world in developing an entire new class of weapons.
White House should admit ‘they got it wrong’ if Pyongyang follows through on ‘Christmas gift’ threat, ex-national security adviser says.
White House should admit ‘they got it wrong’ if Pyongyang follows through on ‘Christmas gift’ threat, ex-national security adviser says.
After talks collapsed in June, Kim Jong-un fell back on his signature tactic: test-firing ballistic missiles. Washington and Seoul have also moved toward their traditional stance on Pyongyang and will resume joint air defence exercises next month.
After talks collapsed in June, Kim Jong-un fell back on his signature tactic: test-firing ballistic missiles. Washington and Seoul have also moved toward their traditional stance on Pyongyang and will resume joint air defence exercises next month.
Defence ministry urges Washington to act cautiously as US insists it is not trying to dominate Asia-Pacific.
Defence ministry urges Washington to act cautiously as US insists it is not trying to dominate Asia-Pacific.
Tuesday’s National Day parade featured the country’s latest ground, sea and air-based weapons, which allow it to conduct far-ranging attacks from any platform.
Tuesday’s National Day parade featured the country’s latest ground, sea and air-based weapons, which allow it to conduct far-ranging attacks from any platform.
Lassina Zerbo, speaking at the UN General Assembly, says he hopes talks between US president and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could yield positive results.
Lassina Zerbo, speaking at the UN General Assembly, says he hopes talks between US president and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could yield positive results.
Compromises could include a limited restriction on Iran’s ballistic missile programme and a rigorous inspection regime for its satellite launch programme.
Compromises could include a limited restriction on Iran’s ballistic missile programme and a rigorous inspection regime for its satellite launch programme.
Mystery weapon is seen in video released by PLA Rocket Force as part of 70th anniversary celebrations only to disappear from edited version.
Mystery weapon is seen in video released by PLA Rocket Force as part of 70th anniversary celebrations only to disappear from edited version.
Observers believe the American strategy is a cynical ploy to complicate and derail negotiations
With international tensions rising, disarmament deals can play an important part in maintaining stability, and all eyes will be on next month’s UN review conference
Washington is now free to test and deploy the intermediate-range missiles it believes it needs to compete with its most serious challenger. China’s growing arsenal sets the scene for the resurgence of nuclear geopolitics.