The United States showcased two advanced missiles, considered capable of countering China’s evolving military threat, during President Donald Trump’s visit to a Japan-homeported aircraft carrier, a key U.S. frontline unit in the western Pacific.

Trump has not approved Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing yearlong training requirements and U.S. military needs despite weapon's 1,500-mile range capability.

A House of Dynamite” is a Netflix thriller that highlights the dangers of nuclear weapons and the fallacy of missile defense systems, while experts argue that the US should reduce its

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a news report on the United States giving approval to Ukraine to use long-range missiles deep into Russia was false, adding the U.S. "has nothing to do with those missiles.

Since the end of September, Iran has reportedly received from China 2000 tons of sodium perchlorate, a missile fuel precursor, enough for roughly 500 ballistic missiles, CNN reported on Wednesday. In February, CNN reported the shipment of 1,000 tons of sodium perchlorate from China to Iran.

Taiwan has been investing in a new air defense system, as the US takes similar steps against a backdrop of increased pressure from China. NHK World's Sekiya Satoshi explains why everyone is focused on the skies.

Venezuela has deployed Russian Buk-M2E missile systems near its capital, Caracas, as tensions rise with the United States. These air defense weapons can target U.S. fighter jets and missiles. The move shows Venezuela’s effort to boost its defense power while the U.