This undated file photo distributed by the North Korean government shows what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate-range Hwasong-12 in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency)
L.A. Times: Can North Korea’s missiles deliver an atomic weapon to the U.S. mainland? Maybe.
Although recent missile tests indicate that North Korea has made advancements in missile technology, it’s unknown whether its missiles can deliver an atomic weapon to the continental United States.
“The bottom line is we don’t know,” said Ted Postol, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor emeritus of science, technology and international security. “I believe it’s unlikely they can deliver an atomic bomb to the United States at this time, but we can’t rule it out.”
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October
U.S. Evacuation Drills in South Korea Heighten Fears of Military Action -- New York Times
US, ROK Navies Hold Military Drill off Korean Peninsula -- The Diplomat
S. Korean military eyes new operation plan against N.K. threats -- Yonhap News Agency
China stresses restraint as US and South Korea start joint navy drills -- SCMP
Russia steps up as go-between on North Korea -- Nikkei Asian Review
Netanyahu vows Israel will stop Iran’s aim for military base in Syria -- TASS
Syrian-Israeli clash sets tone for meeting of Israeli, Russian defense ministers -- Defense News
US military rushes to defuse looming crisis in Kirkuk after Iraqi army advances -- The Guardian
Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue -- Defense News
Trump Admin. Makes Gains on ISIS, but Lack of Syria Policy Raises Concern -- NBC
Iranian-linked bomb kills American soldier in Iraq -- Long War Journal
Russian Military May Temporarily Stay in Syrian De-Escalation Zones - Lawmaker -- Sputnik
Operation in Syria nearing completion — Russian defense minister -- TASS
Russia eyes new military variants of Mi-38 helicopter -- Flight Global
India, Russia to Kick Off Major Military Exercise This Week -- The Diplomat
India ready to tackle Chinese military threat: defence expert -- Live Mint
Japan military chopper with four crew aboard missing -- Express Tribune/AFP
Shakeup of China’s military on the cards at party congress -- Today Online
Spanish military jet crashes outside Madrid, killing pilot -- The Independent
US Army Eyeing 6.5mm for Its Future Battle Rifle -- Kit Up!
Study: Bigger Aircraft Carriers Are Better -- National Interest
Contested Littorals Require a Larger, More Capable U.S. Amphibious Warfare Fleet -- Daniel Gouré, RCD
Influential congressman calls on Navy to extend lives of oldest cruisers -- Defense News
Ready to Go at 50 Below? F-35 Heads To Alaska For Cold Weather Testing -- Sputnik
T-X trainer award not likely until at least spring 2018 -- Defense News
Investigation: ‘Catastrophic Engine Failure’ Totaled US Marine Harrier at Sea -- DoD Buzz
As North Korea threat looms, US Navy tests ballistic missile shootdown capability -- FOX News
US Tests Sea-Based SM-6 Interceptor Off the Coast of Scotland -- Sputnik
New Navy Fire Scout Drone-Mounted Mine Detector Operational- LCS -- Scout Warrior
McCain warns of 'severe consequences' if Baghdad uses US arms against Kurds -- The Hill
Ex-Joint Chiefs chair fires back at Trump: Obama, Bush 'cared deeply' for fallen soldiers -- The Hill
Military injuries, deaths off the battlefield rising, prompting concern at Pentagon, among veterans, families -- OCRegister
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