Category: missiles

Raytheon Technologies Requires All US Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations by Jan. 1

Raytheon Technologies announced on Sept. 14 that it will require all its U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January. The company, which is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, said in a statement that its U.S. employees will have to get vaccination shots by the middle of December in order to meets its Jan. 1 deadline. “In keeping with our ongoing…


Kim Jong Un’s Sister Warns of ‘Destruction’ of S.Korean Ties

SEOUL, South Korea—The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea’s president and threatened a “complete destruction” of bilateral relations after both of the countries tested ballistic missiles hours apart. The launches of missiles underscored a return of tensions between the rivals at a time when talks aimed at…


‘CCP Wants to Be the Most Powerful Force on Earth’: Rick Fisher on China’s Nuclear Ambition

In this special episode, we delve into China’s growing nuclear ambition, where it could lead in the future, what it means for the world, and how it’s different from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. We sat down with Patty-Jane Geller, policy analyst of nuclear deterrence and missile defense at the Heritage Foundation, and…


China’s Sprint to Nuclear Parity, or Superiority?

Commentary  In a February 2021 article for the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, United States Strategic Command  (USSTRATCOM) Commander Admiral Charles Richard wrote, “China’s nuclear weapons stockpile is expected to double (if not triple or quadruple) over the next decade.” Then during a June 2 forum of the Air Force Association Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, U.S….


US Looks to Store Weapons in Northern Australia Amid China Threat

Acting U.S. ­ambassador to Australia, Mike Goldman, has told News Corp’s The Australian that the United States wants to put military weapons in the north of Australia to project force amid Beijing’s growing strategic threats. Goldman said given U.S. bases, like in Guam, were within reach of Chinese missiles, it “just makes sense” to forward…


Taiwan Says Seeking Long-Range Cruise Missiles From US

TAIPEI—Taiwan is seeking to acquire long-range, air-launched cruise missiles from the United States, a defense official said on Monday, as the Chinese-claimed island bolsters its forces in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing. While Taiwan is developing its own long-range missiles, to give it an ability to strike back deep into China in the…


Taiwan Says It Seeks Long-Range Cruise Missiles From US

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan is seeking to acquire long-range, air-launched cruise missiles from the United States, a defense official said on April 19, as the self-ruled island bolsters its forces in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing. While Taiwan is developing its own long-range missiles, to give it an ability to strike back deep into China…


Iran Fires Long-Range Missiles Into Indian Ocean in Military Drill: State Media

DUBAI—Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Saturday fired long-range ballistic missiles into the Indian Ocean on the second day of a military exercise, state media reported. The drill, which comes in the waning days of high tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, was conducted in the country’s central desert region. It followed Friday’s testing of surface-to-surface…


Japan Sets Record $52 Billion Military Budget With Stealth Jets, Long-Range Missiles

TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government approved a ninth consecutive rise in military spending on Monday, funding the development of an advanced stealth fighter and longer-range anti-ship missile to counter China’s growing military power. The Ministry of Defense will get a record 5.34 trillion yen ($51.7 billion) for the year starting in April, up 1.1…