Militaries in Europe have shown growing interest in conventional ballistic missiles. France also is exploring the technology.

Once a ballistic missile is fired into the air, a defender has only minutes to identify its precise trajectory and try to shoot it down. Even the world’s best defenses can’t always stop them.

The U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense system is only designed to counter missile threats targeting foreign bases and allies. It's not capable of defending against homeland-targeted attacks.

Moscow has employed, tested and likely tweaked its next-generation missiles after using them against targets in Ukraine.

The WWII commemoration parade in Beijing showcased the LY-1 shipborne laser weapon system and the DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Israel's top ballistic missile defense system has been repeatedly tested in combat. Since last year, the Arrow system has defended against attacks from Iran and the Houthis. It will soon get a ...

Navy officials said the training is key amid the changing threat environment sailors face, including increased missile ...

Nor are ballistic missiles the only strategic threat. Witness Ukraine’s use of cheap, conventionally armed drones to target Russia’s strategic bomber force in a successful surprise attack in May.