Pakistan's nuclear weapons program officially began in the 1970s in response to India's nuclear program. The country conducted its first successful nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, pursuing a policy of minimum credible deterrence against regional adversaries, especially India.
Pakistan's nuclear missile program is part of its broader strategy of deterrence and defense. Pakistan formally became a nuclear weapons state in 1998, when it conducted a series of nuclear tests, known as Chagai-I, in response to India's nuclear tests earlier that year. Here are some key aspects of Pakistan's nuclear missile capabilities: 1. **Types of Missiles**: Pakistan has developed a range of ballistic and cruise missiles that can deliver nuclear warheads.
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