巴基斯坦新型远程导弹发展动态【CRS】

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated September 18,2025Pakistans New Long-Range Missile Development On December 18,2024,the U.S.Department of State announced the imposition of sanctions on Pakistans National Development Complex(NDC),which“has worked to acquire items in furtherance of Pakistans long range ballistic missile program.”The State Department also imposed sanctions on three other Pakistani entities that supply the NDC with items and equipment for the program.The next day,then-Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer said Islamabad“has developed increasingly sophisticated missile technology,from long-range ballistic missile systems to equipment that would enable the testing of significantly larger rocket motors.If these trendlines continue,Pakistan will have the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia,including in the United States,raising real questions about Pakistans intentions.”Former Biden Administration officials have since elaborated on Finers claims.Pakistan has denied seeking to develop a missile capable of targeting the United States.On December 26,2024,the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistans nuclear weapons p