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ICBM
US Intercepts and Destroys ICBM in Space in a Test From a Ship
By Abhijnan Rej
The November 16 test of the SM-3 Block IIA missile fired from an Aegis destroyer marks a significant milestone in pursuit of ballistic missile defense.
Russia Upgrades Facility to Produce RS-28 Sarmat ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has reportedly upgraded production facilities to mass-produce its latest intercontinental-range ballistic missile.
First Serial-Produced RS-28 Sarmat ICBMs to Enter Service in Russia in 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first serial produced Sarmat IBCMS are expected to enter service next year, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Topol ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the second test of a variant of the three-stage solid-fueled ICBM in 2019.
Missile Defense Milestone: US Carries Out Successful ‘Salvo’ Interception of ICBM Target
By Ankit Panda
The test marks the second-ever successful U.S. missile defense test against an ICBM-class target.
Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces Test Launch Nuclear-Capable RS-24 Yars ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first test of the three-stage solid-fueled ICBM since June 2018.
India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s most advanced nuclear-capable ICBM is slated to be inducted into service in the coming months.
Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Unlike in 2017, this year’s strategic forces exercise did not involve the launch of ICBMs.
India to Induct Most Advanced Nuclear-Tipped ICBM in December
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian military is slated to induct the Agni-V intercontinental-range ballistic missile by December, according to media reports.
India Test Fires Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has successfully test fired an Agni-V intercontinental-range ballistic missile on June 3.
How Should We Write About Nuclear Weapons?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How should one combine the human with the abstract when writing about nuclear weapons?
India Tests Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India's defense ministry says the coutry has successfully test-fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile.
Russia Inducted 80 New ICBMs in Last 5 Years
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s strategic missile force inducted 80 new ICBMs in the last five years.
North Korea's Nuclear Threat Reaches New Heights, But US Policy Remains Unchanged
By Ankit Panda
The introduction of the Hwasong-15 probably will do little to cause the United States to change its policy course.
US, Japan, South Korea to Hold Missile Tracking Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The United States and its two Northeast Asian allies continue trilateral cooperation on missile defense.
The Hwasong-15: The Anatomy of North Korea's New ICBM
By Ankit Panda
Is the Hwasong-15 the apotheosis of North Korea's ballistic missile program?
Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years
By Ankit Panda
Whatever the Trump Nuclear Posture Review decides, overhauling U.S. nuclear forces will be expensive.
The Case Against Nukes in South Korea
By Bruce Klingner
Nuclear weapons aren't a solution to growing South Korean doubts about U.S. resolve and commitment.
US Treasury Designates Chinese Firm That Transferred ICBM-Toting Heavy Trucks to North Korea
By Ankit Panda
China-based Wuhan Sanjiang sees new U.S. Treasury sanctions.
Revealed: Russia's New Experimental ICBM Warheads
By Ankit Panda
Russia pilots independent post-boost vehicles for more precise and flexible multiple warhead delivery.
South Korea in the Storm: Managing the US Alliance and North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Steven Denney returns to discuss the Moon Jae-in administration's acclimation to the North Korea threat.
Russia Tests Topol-M Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The purpose of the missile launch was reportedly to test advanced ballistic missile warheads.
US Should Assume North Korea Has Nuclear ICBM Capability Today: US Joint Chiefs Chairman
By Ankit Panda
Gen. Joseph Dunford recommends that the U.S. plan as if North Korea can strike today with an ICBM.
North Korea Overflies Japan With Another Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile: Early Analysis
By Ankit Panda
The launch is North Korea's first since its test of a claimed thermonuclear bomb on September 3.
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