US missile system

Trump's new missile defense strategy eyes space-based sensors

The official stressed that the viability of space-based missile defense weaponry was only being studied and no decisions had been made.

Jan 17, 2019, 09:46 AM IST

US THAAD deployment in South Korea great threat to Russia: Kremlin

US deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea poses a great threat to Russia's security and will be factored into its foreign policy and military planning, senior officials of Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Mar 08, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

China warns US, South Korea of 'consequences' for missile system

China has said it will take unspecified measures against a US missile system being deployed in S Korea, and warned that Washington and Seoul will bear the consequences.

Mar 07, 2017, 16:15 PM 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

South Korea`s Park gets personal in US missile system row

The defence ministry announced last month that the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system, or THAAD, will be installed in Seongju.

Aug 02, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

US missile system in S Korea would hurt Seoul-Beijing ties: Chinese envoy

China`s ambassador to South Korea warned Tuesday that the planned deployment of a US missile defence system in the country could damage Beijing-Seoul ties, possibly irreparably.

Feb 23, 2016, 14:39 PM IST

Russia warns US over missile system deployment to South Korea

Russia on Wednesday warned that Washington`s deployment of a US missile defence system to South Korea could spark an arms race in the region.

Feb 10, 2016, 15:46 PM IST