US Intel Chief Gabbard Warns Pakistan Missiles Pose Future Threat To Homeland
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gubbard testified before the US Senate intelligence committee on Thursday stating that Pakistan's ongoing missile programme could eventually develop intercontinental-range systems capable of striking American soil.
Key Points
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1US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard testified that Pakistan poses one of its biggest nuclear threats alongside Russia and China.
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2Gabbard warned during Senate hearings on March 18-19 that Pakistani long-range ballistic missiles could eventually reach US soil or strike the American homeland.
Developments
Perspectives
India stated that Pakistan has a history of clandestine nuclear nonproliferation and emphasized what kind of threat they pose based on recent US intelligence statements.
— [Mar 19, 14:08] 'Pakistan Has History...': MEA On US Intel Chief...While the United States raised concerns about Pakistan's missile program as a future global threat to its homeland, analysts pushed back by noting that Islamabad focuses on India which possesses longer-range missiles.
— [Mar 19, 03:58] Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a..."Tulsi Tulasi" told lawmakers during Senate hearings that the United States is developing long range ballistic missile systems capable of striking US homeland and warned Russia China North Korea Iran & Pak are researching novel nuclear-capable delivery methods.
— [Mar 18, 20:53] 'Pakistan Missiles Could Hit..."Tulsi Tulasi" told lawmakers during Senate hearings that the United States is developing long range ballistic missile systems capable of striking US homeland and warned Russia China North Korea Iran & Pak are researching novel nuclear-capable delivery methods.
— [Mar 18, 20:35] 'Pakistan Missiles Could Hit..."Tulsi Tulasi" told lawmakers during Senate hearings that the United States is developing long range ballistic missile systems capable of striking US homeland and warned Russia China North Korea Iran & Pak are researching novel nuclear-capable delivery methods.
— [Mar 18, 20:35] 'Pakistan Missiles Could Hit...India stated that Pakistan has historically engaged in clandestine activities related to its nonproliferation efforts. This comment followed a recent assessment by India's Ministry of External Affairs regarding threats posed by Pakistani military capabilities and nuclear programs highlighted as significant concerns for the United States, China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other major powers due to their research into advanced missile delivery systems with potential intercontinental range.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistani long-range ballistic missiles as a future threat capable of reaching the United States. While experts note Pakistan's current focus is on India due to its longer range capabilities, officials warn that continued development could lead to Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned that Russia, China, North Korea, Pakistan, and Iran are developing advanced or intercontinental ballistic missile systems capable of threatening the United States. She projected this collective threat could grow from over 3,000 missiles to more than 16,000 by 2035 due to ongoing research into nuclear payloads and defenses-penetrating technology across these nations' programs.