Russia, India move forward with deals on arms, nuclear power

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Russia has decided to proceed in its plans to sell two nuclear power plants to India despite objections from the US. The two countries have signed a new contract on Jul 20, 1998, to commence engineering studies for the construction of two Russian-made light water reactors in Koodankulam, Tamil Nadu. The US has criticized the sale claiming that it runs counter to Russia's obligations as a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Russia argues that the light water reactors pose no proliferation threat because they would be operated under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.

International trade, Russia, Indian foreign relations, Nuclear power plants, Russian foreign relations, Light water reactors, Military assistance, Russian, Russian military assistance

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Indian, Pakistani missile activities accelerate as bilateral talks continue

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India's movement of its Prithvi short-range ballistic missile next to the Pakistani border caused national alarm. Pakistan felt threatened and responded by launching its own test of Hatf- III surface to surface missile. The region fears a ballistic missile race is rising between India and Pakistan. Foreign ministers from both countries met on Jun 20-23 1997 to bridge the gaps that could result in further conflict. Working groups were formulated to discuss the proliferation of Kashmir and ballistic missiles.

Pakistan, Military aspects

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U.S. intelligence estimate warns of rising missile threats

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The U.S. intelligence community has concluded in a new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), that the US will most likely face ICBM threats from Russia, China and North Korea during the next 15 years. The report notes that most of the missile proliferation is occurring below the ICBM level, and that emerging long-range missile powers do not seem to rely on robust test programs, and could deploy missiles after a single test.

Usage, Intercontinental ballistic missiles

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