Ballistic Missile Proliferation: An Emerging Threat 1992

Abstract

This report, based solely on information available from unclassified sources, provides a coherent picture of the scope and trends of ballistic missile proliferation. The focus is on countries developing, producing, or owning ballistic missiles capable of threatening the military forces, assets, or populations of neighboring or geographically remote countries. The report also identifies other countries expected to obtain operational ballistic missile capabilities, discusses expected growth in performance, and examines the projected availability of warheads of mass destruction. The emphasis is on ballistic missiles of ranges greater than approximately 300 km, though shorter range battlefield weapons are discussed as forerunners. The assessment excludes principal U.S. allies and countries formerly in the Warsaw Pact, except where these countries have sold missiles, technology; or personnel services to developing nations in support of their missile programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA339413

Entities

People

  • R. G. Nagler

Organizations

  • System Planning Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Birds
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • International Relations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navigation
  • Rockets
  • Terrain
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Treaties
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Economics
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security