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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.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.