North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an intermediate-range strategic missile launch and called for stronger offensive capabilities, describing the drill as a deterrent. The launch heightened tensions with South Korea and Japan amid disputes over a recent DMZ landmine blast
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the East Sea, its first 2026 test. The US confirmed no immediate threat, reaffirmed ally defense, while South Korea highlighted rising instability due to Pyongyang’s nuclear program and military cooperation with Russia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the first batch of BrahMos missiles from Lucknow’s Sarojini Nagar unit, marking a milestone for the UP Defence Corridor and boosting India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing