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Topic: ICBM

Pakistan developing a nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile, US concerned, says report

Citing US intelligence sources, the Foreign Affairs report states that if Pakistan acquires an ICBM, 'Washington will have no choice but to treat the country as a nuclear adversary'.

Why Mission Divyastra is significant & what it means for Indian nuclear capability

Developed in early 1960s, all major countries, including China, have MIRVs. But, this is first time India has publicly acknowledged to have successfully developed this technology.

Agni-V test firing puts India in elite list of nations with MIRV technology

MIRV technology helps intercontinental ballistic missiles in carrying several independent warheads & thereby evade defence systems

South Korea announces ‘watch-list’ of banned items for third-party export to North Korea

The list specifically targets North Korea's satellite development after Pyongyang said it will develop a new spy satellite by April this year.

North Korea fires long-range missile, ‘ICBM landed in Japan’s EEZ’, says PM Kisihda

By Hyunsu Yim and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's west coast on Saturday after warning of a strong response to upcoming

North Korea seen launching new ballistic missile military unit amid troop restructuring

During a nighttime parade last week, North Korea showcased multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, large enough to strike anywhere in the world.

North Korea’s Covid solution may comprise launching missiles in move to flex its muscles

As Biden prepares to visit allies in the region, Kim Jong Un may be planning on showing off North Korea's military might to distract from its 1.7 million Covid-infected citizens.

China boosting nuke stockpile to be on par with US, Russia, says ex-diplomat Jayant Prasad

Jayant Prasad, who has served as member of UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters, was speaking at event hosted by Institute of Chinese Studies.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.