On October 15, the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) published a new report in its “Military Power” series taking a look at North Korea (DPRK), its military strategy, organization… Continue reading "New Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Report Assesses North Korean Capabilities"
On Tuesday, 21 September, South Korean (ROK) president Moon Jae-In spoke before the United Nations and called for an official end to the Korean war. “Today, I once again urge… Continue reading "North Korea Lays out Prerequisites for Ending Korean War; Launches Rockets Into the Sea"
South Korea has carried out a successful firing of the nation’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine last week. The test, as reported by the… Continue reading "South Korea Conducts First SLBM test From Indigenous Submarine"
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has tested a domestically developed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from a submerged barge for the first time. The locally dubbed Hyunmoo 4-4’s testing comes… Continue reading "South Korea Conducts Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Tests"
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly said that America is the greatest threat to the pariah state and that North Korea needs to focus its activities on countering… Continue reading "Kim Jong Un Says North Korea Building More Nukes – Describes America as “Biggest Enemy”"
On 16 November, the U.S. Navy demonstrated its ability to shoot down a nuclear missile incoming on the Hawaiian Islands. In a test conducted alongside the U.S. Missile Defense Agency… Continue reading "U.S. Successfully Intercepts Incoming ICBM Target With Ship Launched Missile"
On December 17, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) declared that its F-35A fleet had reached initial operating capacity. The declaration was made during a ceremony at Cheongju Air… Continue reading "South Korea Declares F-35 Initial Operating Capacity"
Japan launched its second Maya-class guided missile destroyer, JS Haguro (DDG-180), on 17 July in a ceremony in Yokohama City. The 170-meter (558 foot), 8,200 metric tonne destroyer was constructed… Continue reading "New Japanese Aegis Destroyer JS Haguro Launched"
South Korea has one of the most practical needs for Ballistic Missile Defense capability in the world. To that end, the next three King Sejong the Great/DDX-III guided missile destroyers… Continue reading "South Korea to Build Three BMD Capable Destroyers"
The signing of a “comprehensive strategic partnership” pact between Russia and North Korea during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s June 18th meeting with North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong-un reflects the… Continue reading "Interview: Where Is The Kim-Putin Pact Leading?"