Category: missile

Taiwan Lawmaker Warns Beijing Could ‘Invade’ as Chinese Missiles Land in Nearby Japan’s Waters

Five ballistic missiles launched by China landed in the waters of Japan’s exclusive economic zone Aug. 4, prompting an international outcry against the communist regime. The missiles were launched as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) retaliatory military exercises against Taiwan, which have cut off several international air and sea paths to the island…


US Sending Ukraine Two Surface-to-Air Missile Systems: Pentagon

WASHINGTON—The United States is sending Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems, four additional counter-artillery radars and up to 150,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition as part of its latest weapons packages for Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Friday. The assistance package, worth about $820 million, was broadly announced by President Joe Biden on Thursday in…


China’s Military Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile During Test

China successfully intercepted a ballistic missile in mid-flight, according to a statement released by the Chinese military June 19. “China conducted a land-based mid-stage anti-missile interception technology test in its territory, and the test achieved its intended purpose,” said the announcement, which appeared in Chinese state-run media on June 20. “The test was defensive and…


China Developing New Hypersonic Missile Capable of Striking Cars in Transit

China’s communist regime is reportedly developing a new hypersonic weapon accurate enough to target a moving passenger vehicle while flying at five times the speed of sound. A research team at the Chinese military’s PLA Rocket Force University of Engineering said that it was making “important progress” toward developing a heat-seeking missile capable of extreme…


North Korea Fires Likely Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile, South Korea Says

SEOUL/TOKYO—North Korea fired a ballistic missile from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea said, an escalation just before the inauguration of a South Korean president who has vowed to take a hard line against the North and the visit of the U.S. president. South Korean military said North Korea fired what is believed to be…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Amid Talks Between US-China Defense Leaders

China’s navy released video on April 20 depicting a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. The video came just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and shortly after talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21, also called…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Ahead of Talks Between US–China Defense Leaders

China’s navy has revealed a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. Footage of the test emerged on Chinese social media just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and just before talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21,…


Russia Says Warship Sinks After Explosion; Ukraine Says Its Missile Is Responsible

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said its lead warship in the Black Sea sank on Thursday after an explosion and fire that Ukraine claimed was caused by a missile strike. The Moskva, Russia’s flagship in its Black Sea fleet, sank as it was being towed to port in stormy weather, Russian news agencies quoted the defense ministry as…


Russia to Tow Stricken Warship to Port After What Ukraine Says Was Missile Hit

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said the crew of its Moskva warship were evacuated on Thursday after an explosion of ammunition aboard that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike. Russia’s defense ministry said the fire on the vessel, its Black Sea fleet flagship, had been contained but left the ship badly damaged. It did not acknowledge…


Russian Warship Damaged, Crew Evacuated After Explosion; Ukraine Claims Missile Strike

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said the crew of its Moskva warship were evacuated on Thursday after an explosion of ammunition aboard that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike. Russia’s defense ministry said the fire on the vessel, its Black Sea fleet flagship, had been contained but left the ship badly damaged. It did not acknowledge…