ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan on Saturday successfully test-fired a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the latest in a series of such tests in one of the world's flash points. "Today, we carried out a successful test-firing of the indigenously developed Shaheen II missile," a military official stated. He said the missile could travel up to 2,000 km (1,200 miles) and carry all kinds of warheads. A military statement said Pakistan had informed neighboring countries beforehand about the test -- a practice also observed by rival India, which regularly tests its own nuclear-capable missiles. "The test was carried out to verify some of the refined parameters," a military statement said. Nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India, which have fought three wars since their independence from British rule in 1947 and went to the brink of a fourth in 2002, regularly carry out missile tests despite warming relations in recent months. Experts say India and Pakistan are thought to each have several dozen nuclear warheads that can be mounted on short- medium-and long-range missiles.
Originally posted by Nilsen Even if they only tossed a few nukes on eachother it would be a disaster for the rest of the world.
Originally posted by Skydancer Hypocracy stinks and its hypocracy to hold onto nukes whilst telling others they can't have them.
Originally posted by Leslie Well for a sissy like you Lazs, it would take 20 or 30 minutes.Les
Originally posted by Toad It's not if, it's when.Those of you who favor nuclear proliferation for the smaller countries and can't see why the shouldn't have them are merely favoring sooner over later.