US says 92 nuclear officers tied to cheating scandal

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:57

The US Air Force said on Friday that 92 nuclear missile officers are now implicated in a widening scandal over cheating on exams and have been suspended from their duties.

US should consider re-design of missile defense system: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 13:12

The US Missile Defense Agency should consider redesigning a key part of its ground-based missile defense system after a series of test failures in recent years, the Pentagon`s chief arms tester said.

Syria foes say won`t quit peace talks despite impasse

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:42

Syria`s rival sides said Monday that they would not quit peace talks despite being deadlocked after a session aimed at tackling the explosive issue of a transfer of power.

US forces launch missile strike against Shebab leader in Somalia

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 06:56

The US military launched a missile strike in Somalia on Sunday targeting a suspected Shebab militant leader, defense officials said.

China conducts long-range nuclear missile drill: Military

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:06

China`s military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington.

Syria missile attack kills 10 as peace talks open

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 00:06

A missile attack on Wednesday on an opposition area in northern Syria killed 10 people, including five children and three women.

India tests long range n-capable missile

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:15

India Monday tested its long range nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile from a military base in Odisha, sources said.

Nuke-capable Agni-IV missile test-fired from Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 12:10

India on Monday tested its long range nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile from a military base in Odisha, sources said.

India planning Agni-4 missile test next week

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:36

India is planning to carry out a development trial of the 4,000 km-range nuclear weapon capable Agni-4 missile off the coast of Odisha next week.

US suspends 34 nuclear missile officers over exam cheating

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 11:22

The US military has suspended 34 officers in charge of launching nuclear missiles for cheating on a proficiency test, Air Force leaders said Wednesday.