Missile defense
“Ironclad”: In nearly hour-long phone call, Japan’s Abe stands with Trump on North Korea
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and American President Donald Trump vowed to take “concrete actions” to discourage further North Korean belligerence following yet another missile launch last week in an extended phone conversation Monday.
China Reiterates Protest to US THAAD System in South Korea
China reaffirms its strong objections to US plans on deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system in South Korea, as it may threaten China's national security, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Lu Kang said Friday.
US and S Korea discuss military response to N Korean missile test
Top US and South Korean military officials discussed "military options" in response to North Korea's latest test of what the Pentagon called an intercontinental ballistic missile. South Korea has requested additional missile defense units from the US.
Russia agreed to transfer technology along with S-400 missile systems: Presidential spokesperson
Russia has agreed to transfer the technology of S-400 anti-ballistic missile systems, and it constitutes the most advantageous aspect of the deal between the two countries, Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has said, informing that the agreement between the two states will soon be concluded.
S-400s to be stationed in Turkey’s east and west
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Oficially Turkey Is Getting Russia's S-400 Air Defense System
Turkey has reportedly signed deal to co-produce the S-400 surface to air missile system with Russia. The plan has already provoked criticism from the country's fellow NATO members and could further strain its relations with the alliance.
No harm in buying Russian missile defense system, Turkish President Erdoğan says
There is no harm in Turkey's missile defense system purchase from Russia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said in response to U.S. top general's concerns over the issue, adding that the two countries have already signed a deal for the delivery of the S-400 missiles.
Deals inked with Russia for S-400 defense systems: President Erdoğan
Turkey and Russia have signed a deal for the delivery of the S-400 anti-missile defense systems, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
US Sees More Signs North Korea is Preparing Another Missile Test
North Korea appears to be preparing for another missile test, according to a US Defense official. The official said that transporter vehicles carrying ballistic missile launching equipment were seen arriving in Kusong, North Korea on Friday, according to CNN.
US claims Turkey won't buy Russian missiles
Media reports claiming that Turkey would buy Russian S-400 air defense systems were not true, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford said at a security forum in Aspen, Colorado on July 23.
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