North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis

North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis
North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis

In a new analysis, Ralph Savelsberg of the Netherlands Defence Academy warns that North Korea’s October launch demonstrated the ability to deliver an almost 20 percent greater payload into Guam.

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy broadens focus from northern threat

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy broadens focus from northern threat
South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy broadens focus from northern threat

South Korea’s strategy says the ROK will “nurture a sounder and more mature relationship as we pursue shared interests (with China) based on mutual respect and reciprocity, guided by international norms and rules.”

Amid geopolitical instability, NNSA looks to industry for new arms control verification tech

Amid geopolitical instability, NNSA looks to industry for new arms control verification tech
Amid geopolitical instability, NNSA looks to industry for new arms control verification tech

For US nuclear stocks, Jill Hruby of the Department of Energy said, “this is the most demanding moment in the history of our nation’s nuclear enterprise since the Manhattan Project.”

‘Upped the ante’: North Korean ICBM launch prompts fears of escalation

‘Upped the ante’: North Korean ICBM launch prompts fears of escalation
‘Upped the ante’: North Korean ICBM launch prompts fears of escalation

“The question is,” asks Jenny Town of the Stimson Center, “how to step down from this ledge before an accident escalates into something much more dangerous?”

US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches

US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches
US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches

“We don’t have a plan to change our permanent positioning or stationing of assets on the peninsula currently … but you’ll see assets move in and out on a routine basis,” Austin said during a press conference following a meeting at the Pentagon with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jong-Sup.

Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes

Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes
Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes

“Every day that goes by makes North Korea a more dangerous country,” John Bolton said at CSIS. “When does it become too late? Today is better than tomorrow. Tomorrow is better than the next day.”

Israel To Trump: Don’t Talk To Iran! Look At North Korea….

Israel To Trump: Don’t Talk To Iran! Look At North Korea….
Israel To Trump: Don’t Talk To Iran! Look At North Korea….

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak: “In North Korea, we saw war threats that ended in hugs, a dead end in negotiations, hugs again, and then the story repeats all over again. The same could happen with Iran.”

Despite Missile Launches, North Korea Deal Still Possible, Says Turner

Despite Missile Launches, North Korea Deal Still Possible, Says Turner
Despite Missile Launches, North Korea Deal Still Possible, Says Turner

There is “a significant opportunity for the United States to come to the table and negotiate with North Korea and at least begin the steps to take the program back,” says Ranking HASC Member Mike Turner.

Not So Fast, Rep. Smith: Why We Need Modernized Nuclear Weapons

Not So Fast, Rep. Smith: Why We Need Modernized Nuclear Weapons
Not So Fast, Rep. Smith: Why We Need Modernized Nuclear Weapons

The Heritage Foundation is pretty much the only Washington thinktank President Trump ever mentions and he’s been known to refer to their analyses when he speaks about defense. So, when one of Heritage’s experts wants to rebut the arguments of one of the top defense Democrats on Capitol Hill, we’re inclined to give them a…

Next HASC Chair Targets Nuke Funding

Next HASC Chair Targets Nuke Funding
Next HASC Chair Targets Nuke Funding

Rep. Adam Smith called into question the decades-old backbone of US nuclear policy, while calling for a “total redo” of the Nuclear Posture Review the Pentagon released earlier this year.

North Korean Denuclearization Potentially Moving In ‘Positive Direction’: Gen. Hyten

North Korean Denuclearization Potentially Moving In ‘Positive Direction’: Gen. Hyten
North Korean Denuclearization Potentially Moving In ‘Positive Direction’: Gen. Hyten

“Things are moving (in) a positive direction,” Gen. Hyten said of North Korean, while Russia’s new 2-megaton underwater drone “does not change” the strategic balance.

Adms. Davidson In, Harris Out At Indo-Pacific Command

Adms. Davidson In, Harris Out At Indo-Pacific Command
Adms. Davidson In, Harris Out At Indo-Pacific Command

WASHINGTON: There’s a new admiral in charge at the renamed Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Philip Davidson. Davidson, as we’ve noted, has relatively little firsthand experience with the peoples and region over which he will now command 60 percent of the US Navy fleet, along with substantial Marine, Army and Air Force assets throughout the region. Davidson, as…

‘North Korea Is A Cyber Super Power:’ Former ROK Commander

‘North Korea Is A Cyber Super Power:’ Former ROK Commander
‘North Korea Is A Cyber Super Power:’ Former ROK Commander

HONOLULU:  More than 3.5 million Americans and South Koreans could be casualties should North Korea attack Camp Humphrey, the huge American military base. The camp, thought to be the most likely target for a North Korean nuclear weapon should war occur, is south of the South Korean capital, Seoul, but if Kim Jong Un used…

Sen Graham: ‘Just A Matter of Time’ Til North Korean Redlines Crossed

Sen Graham: ‘Just A Matter of Time’ Til North Korean Redlines Crossed
Sen Graham: ‘Just A Matter of Time’ Til North Korean Redlines Crossed

WASHINGTON: “When does that moment come when their program matures and goes across those redlines? At the pace we’re on, it’s just a matter of time. If something doesn’t change, it will be inevitable these redlines are met — if there’s another test of a warhead.” Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared to document one of the redlines he…