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US Intercepts and Destroys ICBM in Space in a Test From a Ship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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