SEOUL — North Korea said its latest weapons launches involved tests of new warheads, missile guidance systems and navigation technology,

North Korea test-fired hypersonic missiles, state media KCNA reported, to assess its military operational capability regarding war deterrence.

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea said.

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China conducted a long-range missile test into the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from U.S. officials. The test, described by Chinese naval spokesperson Wang Xuemeng as a routine military training exercise, involved firing a dummy warhead from a nuclear submarine near the Solomon Islands. The United States expressed alarm over Beijing's rapid nuclear program and its potential to strike the mainland of the U.S., despite ongoing efforts to improve bilateral relations under former President Donald Trump. Analysts note that such tests are part of China's broader military modernization, which includes expanding its sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities. While China claimed to have informed relevant countries in advance, the U.S. remains wary, particularly as it allowed the expiration of the New START arms control pact with Russia earlier this year. Japan and Australia also voiced concerns, with Tokyo urging China to reconsider its military activities. Russia defended the test as a sovereign right, while New Zealand noted the launch occurred just two hours after Pacific nations were notified. The incident highlights growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region amid escalating strategic competition between major powers.

India’s rising missile tests in 2025 highlight an offense-defense strategy, raising concerns over deterrence stability in South Asia.

After the May 2025 India-Pakistan standoff, both nations recalibrated their military strategies, signaling a new era of calibrated coercion and strategic readiness.

China has conducted a successful ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concern. Australia and New Zealand have criticized the test, with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong describing it as 'destabilising' to the region. The test, part of China's annual military exercises, was carried out by a strategic nuclear submarine and notified to relevant countries in advance. New Zealand's Winston Peters echoed Australia's concerns, emphasizing the Pacific's status as an 'Ocean of Peace'. Japan also expressed grave concerns, noting the missile's trajectory and potential impact on its exclusive economic zone. This follows China's first long-range missile launch over international waters in over 40 years, raising tensions amid regional security discussions.

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North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally observed a series of missile tests launched from the country’s newest warship, a 5,000-ton-class destroyer named Choe Hyon, according to state media reports. The exercises included the launch of two cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles on Sunday, with the weapons reportedly following pre-set flight paths over North Korea’s western waters before striking designated targets. State media claimed the cruise missiles remained airborne for more than two hours, while the anti-ship missiles flew for over 30 minutes. The Choe Hyon destroyer, first revealed in 2025, is described by North Korea as a major advancement in its naval capabilities and is reportedly designed to carry a range of weapon systems, including anti-air, anti-ship, and potentially nuclear-capable cruise and ballistic missiles. Analysts in South Korea and beyond have suggested the ship may have been developed with external assistance, potentially from Russia, though questions remain about whether it is fully operational. Following the tests, Kim reiterated his commitment to expanding North Korea’s nuclear forces and emphasized strengthening the country’s rapid-response strike capabilities. He also reportedly reviewed plans for additional destroyers under construction. State media noted that another vessel of the same class had previously suffered damage during an unsuccessful launch attempt but was later repaired and relaunched. In addition to naval developments, North Korea has recently conducted other weapons tests, including ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads. The actions come amid ongoing tensions with South Korea and continued international concern over Pyongyang’s expanding missile and nuclear programs.

By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD/BELA NOOR SHAH, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan carried out a second missile test in three days on Monday after saying it was preparing for an incursion by India, as Moody’s warned that the standoff over violence in Kashmir could set back Islamabad’s economic reforms. Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours have nosedived since gunmen killed 26 people on April 22 in an attack targeting Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir, the worst such assault on civilians in India in nearly two decades. India has accused Pakistan of involvement. Islamabad has denied the allegations but said it has intelligence that New Delhi intends to launch military action against it soon. The diplomatic flare-up and exchanges of small arms fire across the border in Kashmir has alarmed world and regional powers. Moody’s said the standoff could hurt Pakistan’s $350 billion economy, which is on a path to recovery after securing a $7 billion bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund last year and staving off a default threat. "Sustained escalation in tensions with India would likely weigh on Pakistan’s growth and hamper the government’s ongoing fiscal consolidation, setting back Pakistan’s progress in achieving macroeconomic stability," Moody’s said. "A persistent increase in tensions could also impair Pakistan’s access to external financing and pressure its foreign-exchange reserves," it added. The report comes two days after Reuters reported that India has asked the IMF to review its loans to Pakistan. India’s economy is not expected to see major disruptions since it has "minimal economic relations" with Pakistan - although higher defence spending could weigh on New Delhi’s fiscal strength and slow fiscal consolidation, Moody’s added. MISSILE TEST The Himalayan region of Kashmir lies at the heart of decades of hostility between Hindu-majority India and Islamist Pakistan, both of which claim it in full but rule it in part. India has accused its neighbour of supporting Islamist separatists battling security forces in its part of the region. Pakistan says it only provides diplomatic and moral support for Kashmiris seeking self-determination. The Pakistani army said it had tested a Fatah series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 km (75 miles), two days after a successful launch of the Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 450 km. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the successful test launch "made it clear that Pakistan’s defence is in strong hands". In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told visiting journalists that there was no communication channel open with India at the moment. The missile test came as Iran’s foreign minister, who earlier said his country was ready to help India and Pakistan "forge greater understanding" after the attack, was in Pakistan to meet leaders. He will visit India on Thursday. Russia said on Monday it was following the situation with great concern and that it valued its ties with both countries. President Vladimir Putin "strongly condemned" the Kashmir attack in a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed full support to India in its "fight against terrorism", India’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. Pakistan said on Monday it will "formally apprise" the United Nations Security Council of the situation and call upon it "to exercise its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security by taking appropriate measures".

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