US to test THAAD missile system amid North Korea tensions
The US Missile Defense Agency has said that it would soon test an anti-ballistic missile system, days after North Korea demonstrated its arsenal was capable of striking parts of Alaska.
Jul 08, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
North Korea fires volley of cruise missiles into Japan Sea
North Korea launched what appear to be ballistic missiles from its east coast on Thursday.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
China demands halt to US missile shield in South Korea
China on Tuesday demanded an immediate halt to a controversial US missile shield hours after Washington announced that the defence system was now operational in South Korea.
May 02, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
THAAD in South Korea to be operational soon: US
According to the CNN, US Pacific Command chief told the House Armed Services Committee that the THAAD missile defense system would be "operational in the coming days".
Apr 27, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
China reiterates opposition to South Korea's THAAD anti-missile system
China reiterated on Monday its opposition to the deployment of a sophisticated U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea.
Apr 17, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea's latest threat before Trump-Xi summit
The United States and South Korea agreed on Thursday to proceed with the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defence system that has angered China, a day after North Korea's latest test launch drew condemnation across the volatile region.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
US deploys anti-ballistic missile defense system to South Korea
South Korea and the United States agreed last year to install the THAAD system, which China has repeatedly denounced as a threat to its security.
Mar 07, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
United States, South Korea to strengthen defenses against North Korea
The two leaders agreed to take steps to strengthen joint defense capabilities to defend against the North Korean threat.
Jan 30, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
South Korea vows US missile system as opposition lawmakers head to China
Beijing argues THAAD will hurt its security interests and increase the risk of military conflict in the region.
Jan 04, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
North Korea calls South Korea`s leader `psychopath` over missile row
North Korea on Wednesday labelled South Korean President Park Geun-Hye a "psychopath" after she made a speech slamming Pyongyang`s nuclear ambitions and defending the deployment of a US anti-missile system.
Aug 17, 2016, 13:11 PM IST
South Korea to announce site of THAAD anti-missile system
South Korea`s defence ministry said it will announce the location of a US military THAAD anti-missile defence unit.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
N. Korea to take `physical action` over US anti-missile system
The warning follows an announcement by Seoul and Washington Friday to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea to counter growing threats from the North.
Jul 11, 2016, 05:50 AM IST
