Washington, April 28 (IANS) The United States faces an “unprecedented” missile threat environment, with senior defence officials warning lawmakers that the country’s current homeland defences are limited and increasingly vulnerable to advanced weapons, including hypersonic and cruise missiles.Testifying before a Senate panel, Assistant Secretary Marc Berkowitz said rivals are “expanding, diversifying and increasing the sophistication of their arsenals of missiles and aerial weapons,” p…
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Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) North Korea has test-fired an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) to assess its effectiveness, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, state media said on Wednesday.Kim called Tuesday’s test of “great significance in improving the effectiveness of our strategic deterrent,” saying the weapon system could be used for “specific attacks,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.The weapons test came as North Korea is widely expected to convene its first ruli…