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NATO mulls missile system boost amid INF void, risking tensions with Russia

NATO is considering options to upgrade its "air defenses" against Russian missiles after Washington withdrew from a key arms control treaty that will expire next month, European officials say.

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemeni missile attack on Abha airport, reports casualties

The Saudi-led coalition waging war on Yemen has confirmed a retaliatory missile strike by Yemeni armed forces on the Abha International Airport in the kingdom’s southwestern Asir region.

Saudi-led coalition confirms Yemeni missile attack on Abha airport, reports casualties

The Saudi-led coalition waging war on Yemen confirmed a retaliatory missile strike by Yemeni armed forces on the Abha International Airport in the kingdom’s southwestern Asir region.

Zarif rejects Pompeo’s claims about Iran’s missile program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif categorically rejected a claim by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Iran's missile program, saying Tehran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.

No request from Iran over sale of S-400 missile defense systems: Russia

Russia says it has received no request from Iran for its S-400 missile defense systems, rejecting a recent report that Moscow had turned down Tehran’s demand amid rising tensions in the region.

North Korea's leader visits key missile site, orders 'higher modernization plan'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered a “higher modernization plan” for the country's main ballistic missile factory during a visit to several facilities and factories, shortly after he suspended denuclearization talks with the United States.

North Korea’s Kim oversees missile firing drills, tells troops to be alert

North Korea's state media said Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un had overseen a rocket and tactical guided weapons test.

Major hike in US missile spending indicative of approaching 'new Cold war': Study

America has been dramatically increasing its missile development spending after deciding to leave a Soviet-era arms control treaty with Russia, a new study shows, warning that the extravagant approach could be the tell-tale sign of a looming “new Cold War.”

Minister: Iran’s power in Strait of Hormuz not confined to vessels

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami highlighted the country’s power to protect its vital interests in the Strait of Hormuz, saying his country’s dominant position in the strait is not founded on naval vessels alone, but involves missile capabilities, as well.

US missile buildup around Russia 'dangerous': Analyst

The US military buildup around Russia is dangerous and should be of great concern to everyone, says a former US Senate policy adviser and diplomat.

Yemeni army unveils new domestically-built Badr-F ballistic missile

The Yemeni army has unveiled a domestically designed and manufactured Badr-F ballistic missile intended to rain shrapnel over a vast area upon explosion in mid air to ensure maximum lethality against designated targets, amid Saudi Arabia's atrocious aerial bombardment campaign against impoverished Yemen.

Turkey will purchase Russian S-400 missile systems, President Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey continues to make payments under a deal with Russia to purchase advanced S-400 air defense missile systems, which Washington has warned could put Ankara at risk of US sanctions.

Russia fires supersonic missile in Black Sea Fleet drill

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet held missile firing exercises in the Black Sea, as shown in footage released on Friday.

US tests missile defense system Putin once said threatens global strategic balance

In a move that is expected to stir more tensions with Russia, the US military has test-launched a ground-based missile defense system that Russian President Vladimir Putin once famously said would “destroy” the strategic balance in the world.

Turkey says purchase of Russian S-400 missile system ‘a done deal’

Turkey says the purchase of the advanced Russian-built S-400 air defense missile system is a “done deal,” despite strong opposition from the United States, a NATO ally, and its efforts to persuade Ankara to buy the US Patriot missile systems instead.