Key point: The Scud became the weapon of choice for rogue states, and has been the precursor for more dangerous missiles. One of the most infamous missiles of the modern era, the Scud short-range ...

One of the most infamous missiles of the modern era, the Scud short-range ballistic missile was developed as a nuclear asset for Soviet commanders during the Cold War. Today, more than six decades ...

Saudi Arabia shot down a Scud missile fired by Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen that was targeted at one of the kingdom's largest air bases. NPR's Deborah Amos, reporting from Riyadh, said the Cold ...

A test of Israel’s Arrow-2 missile against a live Scud rocket was successful. Previous tests against mock Scuds had been successful, but Thursday’s test off the California coastline was the first time ...

British aircraft from the Royal Air Force bombed a collection of weapons on Friday morning at a location to the south of Sirte, the home town of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, according to the U.K.’s ...