Newsletter

Issue #7

June 2026

Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.

CONTENTS

Latest HCoC News

  • Insights from UNODA: Multilateral Frameworks and the HCoC
  • 25th Annual Regular Meeting of the HCoC

News about the Project

  • Workshop on the HCoC in Vienna
  • Side Event on Hypersonic Missiles
  • HCoC Youth Group – Second Edition
  • Launches Updates: A New Series of Short Publications

News about Ballistic Missiles & Launchers

  • Iran’s Ballistic Response to Operation Epic Fury
  • Degradation of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Arsenal
  • Selected missiles tests
  • Selected SLV launches

Selected Missiles Tests

Selected SLV Launches

Selected Publications

Information and contact

Issue Briefs

The HCoC and Northeast Asian States

A majority of Northeast Asian states currently possess or seek to acquire ballistic missiles, producing a missile race and an increase in the number of tests as states are developing their capabilities further. Proliferation risks also remain high, and it is noteworthy that only South Korea and Japan have joined the MTCR.

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Research Papers

The Hague Code of Conduct and Space

This paper considers the dual approach of the Code by analysing the similarities between launchers and ballistic missiles in light of new technical developments, and assessing the risk of missile technology proliferation. It also assesses the new trends and developments in the space sector that may have an impact on the ability of the HCoC to remain relevant in its efforts to curb the proliferation of ballistic launchers.

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