In the aftermath of Iran unleashing a barrage of missiles and projectiles, Israel faces more challenges to its national security. Tonight, Kelly Wright speaks with Sharren Haskel of the Knesset and Yigal Carmon of MEMRI about possible action Israel may take in response, and Walid Phares shares his expertise regarding Hamas’s actions. Plus, we speak […]
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea on Wednesday fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea in its fifth test of such weapons since January, South Korea’s military said, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that are elevating tensions in the region. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the South Korean and U.S. militaries were analyzing the […]
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its west coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said, as the North’s leader Kim Jong Un called for his military to step up war preparations. The firing of the missiles, which fell on the sea, marked the fourth time in just over a week that Pyongyang has conducted […]
North Korea fired an unspecified number of cruise missiles into the waters off its west coast on Wednesday, according to the South Korean military, a move that could potentially escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected North Korea’s missile launches at around 7 a.m. (local time) […]
The Chinese military is vowing to “crush” any Taiwan independence efforts, one day before its critical elections. Chinese military-linked vessels are reportedly mapping the floor of the Indian Ocean. That data is crucial for deploying submarines in the event of war with Taiwan. Japan is planning on recruiting more female troops into its military, as […]
Houthi militants in Yemen are continuing their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, while the United States and its allies are maintaining a policy of issuing warnings and intercepting missiles in the area. NTD spoke to Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official, about how best to deal with the attacks. “What we see […]
Defense chiefs from South Korea, Japan, and the United States agreed on Sunday to initiate a real-time data sharing system that will detect North Korean missile launches, South Korea’s defense ministry said. The agreement was made during Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to Seoul for the annual bilateral security talks with his South Korean […]
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military, just two days after the United States and South Korea ended their 11-day joint drills. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the launches occurred at around 4 a.m. (local time), but details of the launch are […]
As Russian and Chinese envoys set foot in North Korea for a rare visit, leader Kim Jong Un welcomed Russia’s defense minister with an arms exhibition like no other. Photos shared by North Korean media Thursday showcase some highlights: including new drones and two banned ballistic missiles. Both warheads were test-launched by North Korea this year.
SEOUL—North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast on Thursday, the South Korean military said, less than an hour after Pyongyang warned of an “inevitable” response to military drills staged earlier in the day by South Korean and U.S. troops. The latest action by North Korea came as U.S. President Joe Biden’s national […]
This comes as the U.S. and Philippines launched air defense missiles for a live fire exercise at a naval base north of Manila on April 25 as part of their annual joint drills. The exercises aim to improve aerial defense near the disputed Spratlys Islands in the South China Sea. “We are absolutely committed to […]
Global military spending is hitting a record-high $2.2 trillion this year. The United States tops the spending list, with China tailing closely behind. We break down the numbers and trends for a closer look at what’s happening. But what does the growing focus on defense say about our global security situation? Topics in this episode: […]
Is China readying for war? Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his troops to up their military training, with a focus on armed combat, during a naval inspection. This comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, after the Chinese regime staged military exercises around the island over the weekend. The United States and allies are watching […]
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea said Friday its cruise missile launches this week were part of nuclear attack simulations that also involved a detonation by a purported underwater drone as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to make his rivals “plunge into despair.” North Korea has stepped up its weapons demonstrations in a tit-for-tat response to military […]
With Japan taking action, Russia seems to be taking countermeasures. Two Russian bomber planes flew over the Sea of Japan flexing the Kremlin’s military power. The planes not only carry missiles, but are also capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
SEOUL—Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said on Monday, just as U.S.–South Korea military drills were due to begin. “Strategic” is typically used to describe weapons that have a nuclear capability. KCNA said the launch confirmed the reliability of the system and tested the […]
Microchips—or semiconductors—found in iPhones, computers, and advanced fighter jets, are the brains of modern life. And it seems China is falling behind in making them. Thousands of Chinese chip companies are closing, marking a 70 percent rise from the year before. What do these record closures mean for U.S.-China relations? And as the world teeters […]
DNIPRO, Ukraine/KYIV—Ukraine came a step closer on Tuesday in its bid to win a fleet of modern battle tanks it hopes could turn the course of the war with Russia, after the West’s big holdout Germany said this would be the first item on its new defense minister’s agenda. In the central city of Dnipro, […]
Preparations for possible military action in the Indo-Pacific is speeding up. A key part of Taiwan’s most advanced anti-ship missile ended up in China for repairs. The island is immediately running security checks and scanning for data leaks. A Chinese columnist cheers debate over the House’s incoming speaker. Could the chamber’s planned action on China fall […]
KYIV—Residents of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were urged to head to air raid shelters early on Friday as sirens wailed across the city, a day after Russia carried out the biggest aerial assault since it started the war in February. Shortly after 2.00 a.m. Kyiv’s city government issued an alert on its Telegram messaging app […]
