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The report attributed the sale of the equipment to Pakistan to India testing the most advanced nuclear-ready intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V with a range long enough to hit Beijing or Shanghai. (Photo: AP/File)

After BrahMos flight test success, Pak gets tracking system from China

China is the first country to export such sensitive equipment to Pakistan, according to report.

22 Mar 2018 7:01 PM

South Korea have said that North Korea may have ballistic missile capable of reaching US this year. (Photo: AP)

N Korea may have ballistic missile capable of reaching US this year, says S Korea

‘No sign of an imminent nuclear test had been detected, though the North’s Punggye-ri complex appears ready for another detonation.’

20 Nov 2017 1:04 PM

Media reports further claimed that Kim has been suffering from gout, diabetes and heart disease and hypertension. (Photo: AP)

No nuclear strike in 2 months: Is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unwell?

Recently, pictures of the North Korean leader surfaced on media, which show he has put on weight.

20 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

The United States has said that all options, including military, are on the table to deal with North Korea, although its preference is for a diplomatic solution. (Photo: AFP)

At UN, North Korea says US to blame for 'worst ever situation'

North Korea said US nuclear war equipment had been deployed ready to strike.

14 Nov 2017 8:50 AM

Pakistan navy successfully launches air-to-surface anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea

Pakistan navy helicopter sea king conducted live weapon firing by test firing air-to-surface anti-ship missile.

23 Sep 2017 4:39 PM

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest point in years after a series of missile tests by Pyongyang. (Photo: File)

Putin warns North Korea of 'major conflict' after it fired missile over Japan

'The problems in the region will only be solved via direct dialogue between all concerned parties, without preconditions', Putin said.

01 Sep 2017 2:41 PM

North Korea launched another missile Tuesday morning, officials said. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea's 'reckless' missile launch over Japan escalates tension

South Korea's military didn't immediately confirm whether the North Korean missile was fired from Pyongyang's airport.

29 Aug 2017 9:23 AM

North Korea said its last test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in late August was a “perfect and big success” with both re-entry and warhead control capabilities showing no fault. (Photo: AP)

N Korea hasn’t mastered missile re-entry tech, may take 1-2 yrs: South Korea

Under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea has been testing missiles at an unprecedented pace since last year.

14 Aug 2017 9:13 PM

Yoshihide Suga, Japan's chief government spokesman said it was very important to maintain US deterrent power as the security situation in the region was extremely severe. (Photo: AP)

After Pyongyang plans Guam attack, Japan says 'can never tolerate' N Korea threats

Japan has in the past vowed to shoot down North Korean missiles or rockets that threaten to hit its territory.

10 Aug 2017 11:15 AM

North Korea has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear arsenal, which it sees as a guarantee of its security. (Photo: File)

North Korea to face USD 1 billion economic pressure post UN sanctions

The United States spent weeks following the initial ICBM launch negotiating the text with China, North Korea's neighbor and ally.

05 Aug 2017 11:16 AM

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 broke up high over Eastern Ukraine killing all 298 people on board. Any suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014 will be prosecuted in the Netherlands. (Photo; AP)

Lawyer representing MH17 victims tells Putin to 'make amends' over cash

The jet was downed in conflict-torn eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 people on board.

12 Jul 2017 3:50 PM

An rocket designed to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missiles is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Calif. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The Pentagon says it has shot down a mock warhead over the Pacific in a success for America's missile defense program. (Photo: AP)

US military test fires first-ever ICBM-type missile

North Korea has dramatically ramped up missile tests over the past year in its effort to develop an ICBM that can strike the US mainland.

31 May 2017 10:52 AM

North Korea has carried out three missile tests in less than three weeks, defying UN warnings that it faces new sanctions. (Photo: AFP)

US, China could discuss new North Korea sanctions this week

On Monday, Pyongyang test-fired a short-range missile that fell provocatively close to Japan.

31 May 2017 9:11 AM

The interceptor test, scheduled for Tuesday, comes after a series of successful North Korean ballistic missile launches the recent being on May 21. (Photo: Representational)

US to test 'first-of-its-kind' missile to counter Pyongyang

The missile is meant to simulate an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a Missile Defence Agency spokesman said.

28 May 2017 8:55 AM

The test, however, did not meet all the desired parameters, official sources said (Photo: ANI)

Test-fire of Agni-II missile fails to meet desired parameters

The last user trial of Agni-II conducted on November 9, 2014, from the same base was a success.

05 May 2017 8:51 AM

Israeli soldiers onboard the Israeli vessel Saar 5 Class Corvette INS Hanit prepare an inflatable boat during the ‘Novel Dina 17’ exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. (Photo: AFP)

Missile-hit warship still holds lessons for Israelis

The Israeli head of the current training mission insists they are still learning the lessons.

12 Apr 2017 2:55 AM

The Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile is fired from Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast.

Made-in-India interceptor missile test-fired again

This was the second test-firing of the Advanced Air Defence missile in less than a month.

02 Mar 2017 2:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Rs 17,000 crore missile deal with Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to sign the deal during his possible visit to Israel later this year.

25 Feb 2017 2:55 AM

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Interceptor missile test fired successfully

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Manohar Parrikar lauded the efforts of the DRDO.

12 Feb 2017 2:29 AM

The adviser said that the ballistic missile launch, the first by Iran since Trump become president, is in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2231. (Representational Image/ AP)

US puts Iran 'on notice' after missile launch

US also signalled a more hardline stance against Tehran that could set the stage for renewed confrontation between the two nations.

02 Feb 2017 12:49 PM

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