Pakistan Fires Shaheen II
March 19, 2005 :: London Guardian :: News
Pakistan today test launched its longest range missile, the Shaheen II (Hatf-6), with a reported range of around 2,000 km and the capability of delivering a nuclear warhead. A military statement said of the test:
This missile system, which incorporates advanced two-stage solid motor technology, can carry all types of conventional and nuclear warheads to a range of 2,000 kilometres. The test was carried out to verify some of the refined technical parameters … all parameters were validated.
The Associated Press cites an anonymous military official as saying that the test was conducted from a facility near Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi and that the test was witnessed by President General Pervez Musharraf. (Article, Link)
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Pakistan Ready to “Counter” an Indian Patriot Missile Defense
February 25, 2005 :: News
In response to speculation that India may purchase the American Patriot missile defense system to defend itself against Pakistan, Pakistan’s Defence Secretary Hamid Nawaz stated that Pakistan is capable of countering India’s anti-missile defenses with more advanced offensive capabilities: “Pakistan will use suitable ways to counter it. There are many strategic and statistical ways to cope with it. It would be better that India should avoid acquisition of such weapons or system.” At the same time that he said that Pakistan could counter it, he also stated that such an acquisition would upset the strategic balance: “Patriot missile defence system should not be provided to India. It is an attempt to neutralize our strategic surveillance and missile programme. It will disturb the balance of entire region.” (Article, Link)
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Musharraf’s Space Ambitions
February 4, 2005 :: News
In a speech to scientists and engineers near Karachi, Pakistan President Musharraf has identified space as the next level of Pakistan’s strategic ambitions, following naturally after their established missile and nuclear capabilities, according to various Pakistani news reports. Musharraf declared his confidence that Pakistan would in the near future emerge on the space map of the world.
Musharraf’s comments follow upon recent reports that Russia will be launching two satellites for Pakistan’s neighbor Iran, in the coming months. (Article, Link)
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Chinese Nuclear Weapon Plans in Libya Investigated
January 7, 2005 :: News
U.S. Intelligence is asking Pakistan to kindly convey written questions to the now infamous proliferator A. Q. Khan about how Libya managed to acquire a surprising level of nuclear and other missile capability, reports Geostrategy-Direct. The existence of such plans was previously reported in July of 2004. Of particular concern are how Chinese-language documents for the design for a nuclear warhead to be fitted on a missile, came to be found in Libya. Pakistan which has pardoned Khan, will also not permit U.S. officials to question him directly. Pakistan is said to be a friend of the United States in the war on terror and anti-proliferation efforts.
This latest incident only confirms that Pakistan is but an intermediary for the larger proliferation by China and Russia. It is no secret, after all, that Pakistan’s missile and nuclear programs were both heavily aided by China. U.S. Intelligence should probably not expect Pakistan to be too forthcoming with incriminating evidence. Perhaps the United States should rather ask China. (Article, Link)
» July 22, 2004: Libya had Chinese nuclear weapon blueprints, materials to build
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Pakistan Launches Hatf-4
December 8, 2004 :: BBC :: News
Pakistan today tested its Hatf-4 (Shaheen 1) Ballistic missile, with an estimated range of 700km. The test is Pakistan’s second in ten days. On November 29, Pakistan launched the Hatf-3, with a range of 290km, and on October 12 it tested the Hatf-5, with a range of 1500-1800km.
The Hatf-4 is able to deliver both nuclear and conventional warheads. Pakistani television, PTV World, noted in a report on today’s test that the Hatf-4 missile has been handed over to the Pakistan Strategic Force Command, along with the Hatf-3 and Hatf-5. (Article, Link)
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Pakistan Launches Hatf-3 Missile
November 29, 2004 :: News
Pakistan today test launched its Hatf-3 (Ghaznavi) ballistic missile. The test of the 290km range, nuclear capable missile was described as completely successful, and for the purposes of testing the missile’s most recent version. A military official was reported as saying that further tests will be conducted in the coming days. (Link)
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Pakistan Tests Hatf-5 on Anniversary of Musharraf Coup
October 12, 2004 :: AP :: News
Pakistan has again conducted a test of its medium range, nuclear capable Hatf-5 (Ghauri) ballistic missile, its fourth missile test this year. The tested missile had a reported range of 1,500 km, but other reports have assigned a range of 1,800 km or more. The military stated that the test was completely successful. The test coincides with the fifth anniversary of General Musharraf’s 1999 seizure of power, a bloodless coup after which he later declared himself president.
The military release about the test conspicuously named the Hatf-5 as being “indigenously” produced, but Pakistan is of course believed to have had extensive help from both China and North Korea in its missile programs. A former Prime minister of Pakistan has admitted North Korean assistance. The missile is believed to be based on the North Korean No Dong.
An ISPR [Inter-Services Public Relations] press release reportedly states that “The successful flight test bears testimony to the fact that the Ghauri Weapon System is based on the highest standards of scientific and technological advancements.”
The Hatf-5 was tested twice earlier this year, on May 29 and June 4. (Article, Link)
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PM: Pakistan Purchased North Korean Missile Technology
July 18, 2004 :: News
Pakistan’s former prime minister Benazir Bhutto acknowledges that that country purchased missile technology from North Korea, reports the Asahi Shimbun newspaper. The exchange apparently too place after a visit to North Korea in December 1993. Bhutto noted the North Korea connection, but denied that Pakistan aided North Korea with nuclear technology. (Article, Link)
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Pakistan: No Slowdown, More Missile Tests
July 1, 2004 :: Spacewar.com :: News
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said to reporters that despite U.S. pressure, which he termed a “joke,” his country would not slow its nuclear and missile programs, and planned to launch another missile within the next two months, which will be an “extremely important substantive test.” Moreover, Musharraf added, “We are taking our nuclear program forward…We will continue to manufacture nuclear (capable) missiles and it will be a madman who accuses me of rolling back the nuclear missile program.” (Article, Link)
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Pakistan Tests Second Hatf-5 Missile in a Week
June 4, 2004 :: Voice of America :: News
A week after testing a Hatf-5 (Ghauri) missile, Pakistan tested a second today. The Hatf-5 is nuclear capable, and said to have a range of 1,500km. Another version, however, called the Hatf-5A, is believed to have a range of 1,800km.
The two test firings took place despite earlier reports that Pakistan was going to test a 3,500 km range “Ghauri-3.” It is possible that Pakistan is intentionally underreporting the range of the missiles, to minimize international concern about their capabilities.
The location and time of the test were not reported. President General Musharraf witnessed the test, and seemed to indicate that Pakistan, unlike Libya, would not “rollback” its missile or nuclear programs. (More »»»)
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