Not-So-Strange Bedfellows

Chinese missile technicians spotted in Egypt working with North Koreans to upgrade Scuds
Egypt missile exercise / AP

China is covertly working with North Koreans to modernize Egypt’s short-range missile systems, raising new concerns among United States intelligence officials about the arms programs of the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated government in Egypt.

China to Shoot at High Frontier

U.S. Intelligence: China to conduct test of more powerful anti-satellite weapon capable of hitting GPS, spy satellites, but after U.S. election
CASIC's KT space launch vehicle family seen at the 2004 Zhuhai Airshow / RD Fisher

China’s military is set to conduct a test of a new and more capable anti-satellite missile that United States intelligence agencies say can knock out strategic satellites in high-earth orbit, according to U.S. officials.

Iran Unveils New Anti-Aircraft System

New array could complicate potential strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, expert says
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad / AP

Iranian military leaders unveiled a new missile defense system Friday that was built to destroy “aggressive” U.S. aircraft, according to reports.

Obama’s Missile Defense Misfire

Science panel faults Obama administration missile defense plan
AP Images

A scientific panel of experts said on Tuesday that the Obama administration’s plan for a phased missile defense in Europe will not adequately protect the United States from the looming threat of an Iranian long-range missile attack.

Report: Jerusalem Within New Iranian Missile’s Range

With range of 1,242 miles, missile could reach any Israeli city
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad / AP

Iran is set to unveil a “domestically produced” cruise missile capable of reaching Israel and being launched “from land, sea, and air,” according to Iranian media reports.

Dubbed “Meshkat,” the existence of the long range Iranian missile was made public over the weekend by Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi, according to the Mehr News Agency.

Chinese Missile Tests Continue

China conducts fourth flight test of mobile ICBM
China missile / AP

China’s military carried out a fourth flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile last week, firing off a new road-mobile ICBM on Thursday, according to U.S. officials.

Report: Possible EMP Strike on Iran?

U.S. sees signs Israel could use nuclear EMP attack against Iran
AP

U.S. intelligence agencies recently reported growing concerns that Israel will conduct a strike on Iran using a high-altitude nuclear burst aimed at disrupting all electronics in the country.

Chinese Missile Tests Continue

China conducts third long-range missile test in 4 weeks
China missile / AP

China’s military continued its string of strategic missile flight tests on Monday by firing off a third intercontinental ballistic missile in four weeks, according to U.S. officials.

MANCHU MISSILE LAUNCH

China test fires new long-range missile
Purported photos of China's DF-41

China’s military conducted the first flight test of a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that U.S. officials say will be Beijing’s first strategic missile armed with multiple warheads.