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Iran says producing new air defense missile

The country, facing a Western military embargo, is pursuing a program for military self-sufficiency, producing weapons ranging from light submarines and jet fighters to torpedoes and missiles.

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles

U.S. officials say North Korea recently withdrew two mid-range missiles believed to be capable of reaching Guam after moving them to the east coast earlier this year.

Kerry: Russia sells missile defense to Syria

Secretary of State John Kerry says the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security.

Israel to Russia: Don't give Syria S-300 missiles

The officials said Israel shared information with the United States in hopes of persuading Russia to halt the planned deal to provide S-300 antiaircraft missiles.

US discussing giving Russia missile defense data

Arms control advocates have suggested that revealing missile interceptor capabilities could provide a breakthrough on an issue that Russia says stands in the way of nuclear arms reductions.

US: North Korea pulled missiles from launch site

It's not clear why they removed the missiles in recent days, but Pentagon press secretary George Little said on Monday that U.S. officials have seen a "provocation pause" by North Korea.

A look at the Fateh-110 missile

Ahmad Vahidi said at the time that the solid-fueled missile could strike with precision, making it the most accurate weapon of its kind in Iran's arsenal.-WHY ARE THE MISSILES IMPORTANT?

US reassures Poland over missile defense changes

US reassures Poland over missile defense changes

New U.S. missile strategy drops plans in Europe

Russian officials suspected that the interceptors were a counter to their missiles and had indicated that they would not consider further nuclear arms cuts unless their concerns were resolved.

Missile plan changes may provide opening for talks

In adding 14 interceptors to a missile defense system based in Alaska and California, the U.S. abandoned a key part of a European missile defense plan that had been strongly opposed by Russia.

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SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters

On Saturday, North Korea fired two short-range missiles in the morning and another in the...

UNITED NATIONS: UN panel: Sanctions delaying NKorea nuke program

Key parts of the expert panel's report, obtained Friday by the Associated Press, provide further...

MOSCOW: Putin and Netanyahu to discuss Syrian conflict

Israeli officials say Russia is on the verge of selling S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Syria...

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North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Missiles into Sea of Japan in 'Protest'

The missiles may have been a protest against joint U.S.-South Korean naval exercises.

North Korea fires short-range missiles second day in a row

North Korea fires short-range missiles second day in a row

N. Korea Test-Fires Another Short-Range Missile

The South condemned Saturday's launches, even though they only involved short-range missiles.

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Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile

Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile

North Korea fires short-range missiles for two days in a row

North Korea fires short-range missiles for two days in a row

U.N. chief Ban says worried over North Korea missile launch

U.N. chief Ban says worried over North Korea missile launch