The Russian military will deploy another S-400 air defense system to defend the Moscow Region by the end of the year, TASS reported.
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Japan has put its military on alert
Reuters say Japan has put its military on alert after signs indicate North Korea is preparing to launch a space rocket in the next few weeks.
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Latest GMD test verified design of new Capability Enhancement-II EKV
Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) interceptor, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Jan. 28, successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its new Capability Enhancement-II Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV).
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Global Times warns Seoul that it will ‘pay the price’ if THAAD is deployed in South Korea
An Oped on Global Times has warned South Korea not to allow the United States to deploy the THAAD air defense missile system in the country.
South Korean Defense minister calls for review of THAAD deployment
South Korea’s Defense Minister Han Min-koo has called for a review to consider the deployment of the THAAD air defense system in South Korea.
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