Reuters: North Korea's latest missile launch suggests progress toward ICBM: experts
North Korea's successful missile test-launch signals major advances in developing an intercontinental ballistic missile, such as mastery of re-entry technology and better engine performance key to targeting the United States, experts say.
The isolated country has been developing a long-range missile capable of striking the mainland United States mounted with a nuclear warhead. That would require a flight of 8,000 km (4,800 miles) or more and technology to ensure a warhead's stable re-entry into the atmosphere.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 15, 2017
North Korea missile rose more than 2,000 kilometers in altitude: Japan defense minister -- Reuters
North Korea missile test was 'new type of ballistic rocket' -- BBC
N.Korea's latest launch suggests progress towards long-range ballistic missile, experts say -- CNBC/Reuters
North Korea Advancing Towards Nuclear Capable ICBM -- John Schilling, 38 North
North Korea presses ahead with weapons program -- Nikkei Asian Review
Japan favors Aegis Ashore over THAAD to boost missile defense: sources -- Reuters
Japan may host Tomahawk-compatible launchers to counter N. Korea missile threat – media -- RT
The Russian Stealth Submarine No Nation Wants to Fight (Especially America) -- Kyle Mizokami, National Interest
Russian Blue Water Ambitions: Betting on Multi-Purpose Frigates -- Ihor Kabanenko, Eurasia Daily Monitor
Russia is developing advanced medium class drone -- TASS
What's the Deal With China's Surface Skimming Anti-Ship Drone-Missile Hybrid? -- The Drive
China is now fighting against the US's advanced missile system with a rap battle -- Business Insider
Chinese defence adviser says Djibouti naval facility is a much-needed ‘military base’ -- South China Morning Post
Turkey refuses German parliamentarians access to Incirlik air base -- DW
Germany Still Loves Its Leopard Tanks -- Sebastien Roblin, War Is Boring
No, the Pentagon is not supplying Syrian Kurds with Abrams tanks -- Defense News
Foreign Advisers Are Turning Kurdish Soldiers Into Professionals -- Paul Iddon, War Is Boring
Raytheon Begins Modernizing the U.S. Navy's Favorite Destroyer -- Motley Fool
US Navy could stick with Nimitz for next three carriers then cut over to Gerald Ford -- Next Big Future
The US Army and Marine Corps are looking to make big changes to their infantry arsenals -- Business Insider
A-29 Super Tucano to fly in US Air Force light attack aircraft demo -- Defense News
Raytheon Wins Deal to Outfit Air Force With New Radar System -- Defense Tech
Microsoft Blasts the CIA and NSA for "Stockpiling" Software Vulnerabilities -- The Street
Wannacry Attack: Microsoft Questions Role of Intelligence Community -- Elaine Shannon, Cipher Brief
Ransomware attack 'like having a Tomahawk missile stolen', says Microsoft boss -- The Guardian
Putin: Malware created by intelligence services can backfire on its creators -- RT
Grassley Asks FBI How Translator Married Terrorist Without Bureau’s Knowledge -- Daily Caller
In Afghanistan, Trump Is Poised to Re-Escalate a Hopeless War -- Peter Beinart, The Atlantic
How America Invented Cyberwar -- Emily Parker, Foreign Affairs
Why France’s Maginot Line Wasn’t a Stupid Idea -- Michael Peck, National Interest