ICBM
Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat Nuclear Missile Could Destroy the World
By maintaining a robust and modern ICBM force, Russia aims to deter potential aggressors and preserve strategic parity with the United States.
Should Seoul Be Worried? North Korea Launches More Ballistic Missiles
North Korea continues to develop its ballistic missile technology, threatening South Korea, Japan, and even the United States.
The U.S. Has Spent $140 Billion on the Sentinel ICBM Project. Time for a Rethink.
At this point, trying to fix the Sentinel system may simply be a case of throwing good money after bad.
America Is Testing A “Minuteman III” Ballistic Missile Tonight
The Minuteman III is a three-stage, solid-fuel rocket, meaning it can be launched with minimal preparation—an essential aspect for deterrence.
Trump Should Pay Attention to North Korea’s Nodong-1 Missile
North Korea’s expanding ballistic missile program, along with its advancing nuclear weapons project, is a serious and growing threat both to its regional neighbors and the United States. That is why the Trump administration’s...
Is Iran’s Simorgh Missile an ICBM?
Iran’s Simorgh missile, officially known as a Space Launch Vehicle (SLV), represents a key element of Iran’s (growing) space and ballistic missile programs. The missile is named after the mythical...
Israel Is Freaked Out: How Close is Iran to an ICBM?
What You Need to Know: Iran’s recent direct missile barrage against Israel marks a shift from its usual proxy warfare, signaling Tehran’s expanding missile capabilities. According to CSIS, Iran’s arsenal...
Sentinel: Should America Spend $140 Billion on a New ICBM?
The program to replace America’s aging nuclear ICBM arsenal, known as the LGM-35A Sentinel, is already projected to go at least 81 percent over budget, which represents tens of billions...
$140,000,000,000: That’s the New Cost for the NEW Sentinel ICBM
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s Sentinel Program, aimed at modernizing its silo-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), faces rising costs and delays, prompting debate over its continuation. The...
China’s DF-41 ICBM Could Hit the U.S. in a Nuclear War
Summary and Key Points: The Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) is a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile system developed by China, significantly enhancing its nuclear capabilities. -With a range of 15,000 kilometers, the solid-fuel...
Lockheed Martin Scores Massive $17 Billon Deal to Upgrade U.S. Missile Defenses from ICBM Attack
Aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured a $17 billion contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), which will be used...
The Old But Dangerous Minuteman III ICBM Could Kill Billions of People
Meet the Minuteman III: Back during the American Revolutionary War, the term Minutemen referred to a small hand-picked elite force that was required to be highly mobile and able to...