Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back
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In March 2026, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard presented the Annual Threat Assessment to the Senate Intelligence Committee, identifying Pakistan, along with Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as countries developing missile technology that could eventually reach the US. The assessment highlighted Pakistan's development of sophisticated missile technology capable of striking targets beyond South Asia, potentially including ICBMs that could threaten the US. The report also noted Pakistan's ongoing research and development of delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction. While the US raises concerns, analysts suggest Pakistan's missile program is primarily focused on India, which possesses longer-range missiles. The report also flagged the enduring security challenges in South Asia, emphasizing the risk of nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.
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