Ballistic Missile Defence

India Successfully Carries Out Maiden Flight Test Of Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor

The purpose of the trial of the sea-based missile was to engage and neutralise a hostile ballistic missile threat, thereby elevating India into an elite club of nations having such a capability.

Apr 23, 2023, 08:50 AM IST

Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un summit nears, US reinforces East Asia ballistic missile defence

The USS Milius, one of the US Navy's most advanced guided missile destroyers, arrived in Japan on Tuesday to reinforce defences against any ballistic missile attacks by North Korea, or anyone else in East Asia. The warship's arrival at Yokosuka Naval Base comes three weeks before an unprecedented meeting is supposed to take place in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

May 22, 2018, 12:41 PM IST