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.

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.

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.

US officers left blast door open at nuclear missile posts

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 11:56

US Air Force officers in charge of launching nuclear missiles have been punished twice this year for leaving open a blast door at their command posts, officials said.

Agni V and the South Asian Balance of Power

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 17:57

India tested its nuclear-capable Agni V on Sunday.

India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-V missile from Wheeler Island

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 09:06

India’s first long-range nuclear capable missile, Agni-V, was successfully launched on Sunday for the second time in Odisha.

Nuclear-powered Agni-V, with range of 5000 kms, to be test-fired tomorrow

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 11:32

India will on Sunday test for the second time its longest-range Agni-V nuclear-capable missile.

US nuclear missile unit deemed `unsatisfactory`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 09:16

The US Air Force gave a nuclear missile unit an "unsatisfactory" rating, according to a statement released, in a setback for strategic forces after a similar incident in May.

Pakistan tests nuke-capable Hatf-IV missile

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 11:25

Pakistan on Wednesday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable Hatf-IV ballistic missile with a range of 900 km that can hit targets in India.

North Korea criticises US` `hostile policy`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 16:01

A day after the United States promised new missile defense interceptors to guard against a North Korean attack, Pyongyang has criticised the Americans` "hostile policy" saying it won`t negotiate with them over its nuclear program.

Pak successfully test fires nuclear-capable Hatf-IX missile

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 15:28

Pakistan successfully tested the nuclear-capable Hatf-IX tactical missile with a range of 60 km, designed to defeat all known anti-tactical missile defence systems.