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Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Strike on Ukrainian Facilities in Retaliatory Operation
Dec 13, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Russia has conducted a significant military operation against Ukrainian infrastructure, employing advanced hypersonic missile technology including Kinzhal systems. Moscow officials claim the strike specifically targeted military and energy facilities as direct retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets.
Trump's Golden Dome Missile Shield Faces Significant Delays Following Government Shutdown and Budget Challenges
Nov 21, 2025 10:00 pm CST
President Trump's ambitious $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative is experiencing substantial delays due to the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear spending plan for the initial $25 billion allocation. Despite a commitment to protect the continental US by 2028, the program faces staffing shortages, architectural uncertainties, and contractor concerns about development costs, particularly for space-based interceptors. Pentagon officials remain secretive about progress while working to integrate early-warning systems against various missile threats.
North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles Ahead of Trump's South Korea Visit
Oct 29, 2025 06:31 am CST
North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea just one day before US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to South Korea. The missiles flew for over two hours, with top military official Pak Jong Chon claiming progress in developing the country's nuclear deterrent capabilities. Notably, leader Kim Jong Un was absent from this test, as Trump has expressed interest in meeting with him during his Korean peninsula visit.
North Korea Tests Advanced Hypersonic Missile System Days Before Major APEC Summit
Oct 23, 2025 11:54 am CST
North Korea has conducted a test of a new "cutting-edge" hypersonic missile system, demonstrating enhanced military capabilities just one week before world leaders gather in South Korea for the APEC summit. The test, which occurred without Kim Jong Un's reported presence, features missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound and maneuvering mid-flight, technology similar to weapons recently deployed by Russia in Ukraine and Iran against Israel.
US Plans to Share Intelligence on Russian Energy Targets with Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions
Oct 03, 2025 01:22 am CST
The US is considering providing Ukraine with intelligence on Russian energy infrastructure targets and potentially supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles, escalating tensions as the Kremlin confirms NATO's ongoing intelligence support to Kyiv. This development comes amid President Trump's frustration with Putin's refusal to agree to a ceasefire while Russian forces continue advancing in eastern Ukraine.
Russia Shows Off Military Might In Drills, And Raises Tensions With NATO
Sep 17, 2025 12:53 am CST
Moscow showcased its conventional and nuclear military might in long-planned exercises with Belarus, as it warns the West against sending foreign troops into Ukraine.