Military Science

Sabre-rattling with missiles in the Middle East

Both Iran and Saudi Arabia are advancing domestic arms programs in the region’s Cold War.

Troops fire at anti-India protesters in Kashmir killing three people

Villagers in southern Redwani village said on Saturday soldiers fired live ammunition, shotgun pellets and tear gas to quell protests demanding the end of Indian rule, and wounded several people. Medics said three injured died at a hospital.

Hawaii runs war siren drill amid North Korea threat

Hawaii State Governor David Ige said the new siren test will ensure the public knows what they should do in case of an imminent attack days after North Korea fired a powerful nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.

North Korea conducts ballistic missile test, draws rebuke from US

The missile was launched from an area called Panghyon in North Korea's western region and it flew about 500 km (300 miles), South Korean military says.

North Korean missile launch fails

North Korea again unsuccessfully attempted to launch its medium-range Musundan ballistic missile on Monday, to the relief of its neighbours.