As Trump prepares for North Korean talks, US test launches ICBM from California

Plans are underway for what could be historic talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un. After months of escalating tensions between two two nations and their respective figureheads, North Korea has made a significant effort to appear ready for a diplomatic resolution to a conflict that once made war […]

Putin’s Dagger: Russia’s new nuclear, hypersonic missile could be a carrier killer

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address that included details regarding a number of new missile systems being developed within his nation. New ICBM platforms, nuclear powered missiles, and even nuclear “doomsday” torpedoes were touched upon, but none of these platforms pose as direct a threat to American defenses than the new Kinzhal […]

In national address, Putin talks Russia’s growing nuclear weapons programs

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to easily win reelection in the coming months, addressed Russia’s Federal Assembly on Thursday in a speech similar to that of the American State of the Union address. The speech placed significant emphasis on Russia’s growing military might, and as has long been a Russian tradition, seemed to […]

After US announces more sanctions aimed at North Korea, Kim says he’s willing to talk

On Friday, President Trump’s White House announced another round of sanctions aimed at countering North Korea’s efforts to circumvent previous sanctions intended to strangle funding away from North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile weapons programs. Only days later, Kim Jong Un’s regime indicated that they are now willing to begin diplomatic talks with U.S. officials. […]