The report, prepared by a panel of government experts from 23 countries, reviews developments in the field of missiles and describes a number of key areas of concern for international peace and security. These include: the increasing number, range, technological sophistication and geographic spread of missiles and their capability of delivering weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons; missile defences and their strategic consequences; the potential use of space-launch vehicle technology for the development of missiles; the role of missiles in military doctrines as well as the role and scope of confidence-building measures.A draft Intemational Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation was initially developed by the members of the Missile Technology Control Regime. ... so that, by 31 December 2012, the aggregate number of such warheads does not exceed 1, 700-2, 200 for each Party. 66. ... and geographic spread of ballistic missiles are viewed as overriding issues of security concern in the field of missiles.
Title | : | The Issue of Missiles in All Its Aspects |
Author | : | UN. Department for Disarmament Affairs |
Publisher | : | United Nations Publications - 2003-01 |
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