Asia Pacific Jan 25, 2022
North Korea launches apparent cruise missiles in latest weapons test
by Jesse Johnson
The tests of what appeared to be two cruise missiles were the isolated country’s fifth show of force this year.
Commentary / World Jan 25, 2022
In today's world, precision timing is everything
by Brad Glosserman
PNT is one of the 14 categories of emerging technologies identified by the U.S. government as strategic and therefore demanding special attention and control.
Asia Pacific Jan 20, 2022
North Korea warns it may rethink moratorium on nuclear and missile tests
by Hyonhee Shin
Some analysts warn of the possibility of tests around the 80th and 110th anniversaries of the birthdays of Kim Jong Un's late father and grandfather in February and April.
Asia Pacific Jan 18, 2022
North Korea says it tested two 'tactical guided missiles' as arsenal advances
by Jesse Johnson
Japan's Defense Ministry said the weapons were believed to be a type of solid-fuel, short-range ballistic missile that can perform “pull-up maneuvers" to evade missile defenses.
Asia Pacific Jan 17, 2022
North Korea launches two more missiles as rapid pace of tests continue
by Jesse Johnson
Pyongyang launched two apparent ballistic missiles Monday, as the reclusive nuclear-armed country continues its weapons testing at a pace not seen in recent years.
Asia Pacific Jan 15, 2022
North Korea says it fired railway-borne missiles in 'short-notice' drill
by Jesse Johnson
The launch of two “tactical guided missiles” Friday was conducted by the nuclear-armed country’s new railway-borne missile regiment, state-run media said Saturday.
Asia Pacific Jan 14, 2022
North Korea launches two apparent ballistic missiles
by Jesse Johnson
The short-range launches came hours after Pyongyang vowed a “stronger and certain reaction” to U.S. sanctions over a recent spate of provocations.
Asia Pacific Jan 14, 2022
North Korea vows ‘stronger’ action in response to U.S. sanctions over tests
by Iain Marlow
North Korea's Foreign Ministry said that the pursuit of an advanced hypersonic missiles system is the country's "legitimate right,” and accused the U.S. of using "gangster-like” logic.
Asia Pacific Jan 13, 2022
Biden imposes first North Korea weapons sanctions after missile tests
The sanctions targeted six North Koreans, one Russian and a Russian firm Washington said were responsible for procuring goods for the programs from Russia and China.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jan 12, 2022
North Korea's maneuverable 'hypersonic' missiles leave Japan in a bind
by Jesse Johnson
The growing capability gives Pyongyang another weapon adept at evading defenses while providing ammunition to those championing a major shift in Japan’s defense-only security posture.
World Jan 11, 2022
North Korea tests 'more advanced' missile after last week's 'hypersonic' launch
by Jesse Johnson
South Korea said Tuesday's missile traveled 700 km at a maximum height of 60 km but flew at a top speed of Mach 10, calling it "more advanced" than last week's test.
Asia Pacific Jan 6, 2022
North Korea claims latest launch was 'hypersonic missile'
by Jesse Johnson
The test — the second of an apparent hypersonic weapon in recent months — could give more ammunition to those in Japan pushing for the country to acquire a strike capability.