India says it accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan
The incident, which may have been the first of its kind, immediately raised questions about safety mechanisms
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North Korea fires 'new short-range missile' into sea
North Korea has fired two short-range missiles into the sea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
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India demonstrates anti-satellite missile capability, now a space power: PM Modi
India has shot down a satellite in space with an anti-satellite missile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, hailing the test as a major breakthrough in its space program.
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Russia tests Avangard hypersonic system on Putin's orders
"Starting from next year, in 2019, a new intercontinental strategic system Avangard will enter service in the Russian army and the first regiment in the Strategic Missile Troops will be deployed," Putin said.
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North Korea readies nuclear, missile sites for international inspectors
South Korea’s spy agency has observed preparations by North Korea for international inspections at several of its nuclear and missile test sites, the Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday, citing a South Korean lawmaker.
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Syria accidentally shot down a Russian plane while fending off an Israeli missile strike
The Russian military said the Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft was hit 35 kilometers (22 miles) off the coast as it was returning to its home base nearby.
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U.S. bolsters Asia ballistic missile defense as Trump-Kim summit nears
The USS Milius, one of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced guided missile destroyers, arrived in Japan on Tuesday to reinforce defenses against any ballistic missile attacks by North Korea, or anyone else in East Asia.
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Russia calls for UN meeting on Syria, mulls supplies of S-300 systems
Russia on Saturday called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council as Moscow said it would consider supplying S-300 missile systems to Syria following U.S.-led strikes.
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