1. Russia conducts successful ballistic missile test launch

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/12/russia-conducts-successful-ballistic-missile-test-launch

  1. HGV Unproven at IRBM Ranges: Analysis of the April 2 Hwasong-16Na Hypersonic Missile Test

https://www.38north.org/2024/04/hgv-unproven-at-irbm-ranges-analysis-of-the-april-2-hwasong-16na-hypersonic-missile-test/

  1. Land Sword II missile tests successful

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/16/2003816481

  1. Iran Closed Nuclear Facilities In Wake Of Israel Attack: IAEA Chief

https://www.barrons.com/news/iran-closed-nuclear-facilities-in-wake-of-israel-attack-iaea-chief-1cf1cf93

  1. US may have used missile interceptors that can be fired outside atmosphere

https://inews.co.uk/news/world/us-missile-interceptors-fired-iran-israel-3008230

  1. South Korea, US plan exercises against North Korea nuclear use scenario

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php

  1. Japan’s new aircraft carrier Kaga ruffles feathers in China and raises questions about commitment to pacifist constitution

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3258951/japans-new-aircraft-carrier-kaga-ruffles-feathers-china-and-raises-questions-about-commitment

  1. AUKUS defence technology pact welcomes Japan, but the EU is excluded for now

https://sciencebusiness.net/news/international-news/aukus-defence-technology-pact-welcomes-japan-eu-excluded-now

  1. AUKUS sub design deemed ‘mature’ as nations debate top technologies

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2024/04/15/aukus-sub-design-deemed-mature-as-nations-debate-top-technologies/

  1. US OKs Potential Sale of Aircraft Support to Iraq, Pentagon Says

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-04-15/us-oks-potential-sale-of-aircraft-support-to-iraq-pentagon-says

  1. British Naval Warships to be Fitted with New Laser Weapons by 2027

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/british-naval-warships-to-be-fitted-with-new-laser-weapons-by-2027/#:~:text=The%20Defense%20Ministry%20of%20Britain,coin%20from%20a%20km%20away

  1. Intel to Launch Two AI Chips for China With Reduced Capabilities

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-04-16/intel-to-launch-two-ai-chips-for-china-with-reduced-capabilities

  1. Switzerland signs Artemis Accords to join NASA in moon exploration

https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-accords-switzerland-signing

  1. Japanese astronauts to land on moon as part of new NASA partnership

https://spacenews.com/japanese-astronauts-to-land-on-moon-as-part-of-new-nasa-partnership/

  1. China’s Queqiao-2 relay satellite ready to support lunar far side sample mission

https://spacenews.com/chinas-queqiao-2-relay-satellite-ready-to-support-lunar-far-side-sample-mission/

With Warm Regards,

Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
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