Estimated Strategic Nuclear Weapons Inventories (June 1996)

IF THEY CAN HAVE NUCLEAR BOMBS .THEN WHY CANNOT INDIA AND PAKISTAN.THEY THINK THAT IT IS THEIR BIRTH RIGHT.

United States

                                               Number of SNDV 
Category and Type       CEP     Weapon details  1996    2003
                      (in nm.)

ICBM

Minuteman IIIa          .11     3 x .34 MT      531       0
Minuteman IIIa DL       .11     1 x .34 MT        0     500
MX                      .05     10 x .30 MT      50       0

SLBM

Trident C-4             .23     8 x .10 MT      192     0
Trident C-4 DL          .23     4 x .10 MT        0     192
Trident D-5             .05     8 x .475 MT     192     0
Trident D-5 DL          .05     4 x .475 MT       0     240

BOMBERS

B-52H                           12 ALCM, 8 SRAM  93      93
B-1B                            16 x .5 MT       93       0
B-2                             16 x .5 MT        9      20

NOTE: ALCM = Air Launched Cruise Missile (CEP = .05; .2 MT),
SRAM = Short Range Attack Missiles (CEP = .2; .2 MT).  "DL"
means downloaded. B-1B will be assigned to conventional
roles.

Former Soviet Union

(1996 figures are for former Soviet Union; 2003 figures are for Russia only)
                                               Number of SNDV 
Category and Type       CEP     Weapon details  1996    2003
                      (in nm.)

ICBM

SS-17 m3                .20     4 x .5 MT        10       0
SS-18 m4                .13     10 x .75 MT     220       0
SS-19 m3                .15     6 x .55 MT      250       0
SS-19 m3 DL             .15     1 x .55 MT        0     105
SS-24 silo              .10     10 x .1 MT       56       0
SS-24 rail              .10     10 x .1 MT       36       0
SS-25 mobile            .10     1 x .75 MT      354     350
SS-25 silo              .10     1 x .75 MT        0     350

SLBM

SS-N-8                  .45     2 x .8 MT       224       0
SS-N-18                 .45     3 x .2 MT       208       0
SS-N-20                 .25     10 x .1 MT      120     120
SS-N-23                 .45     4 x .1 MT       112     112

BOMBERS

Bear-G (Tu-95G)                 4 x 5 MT         24       0
Bear-H (Tu-95H6)                6 x ALCM         33      20
Bear-H (Tu-95H16)               16 x ALCM        57      40
Blackjack (Tu-160)              12 x ALCM        25      20

NOTE: Soviet ALCM .05 CEP, .25 MT. Backfire bombers assigned
to the Soviet Navy not included.

Sources:

International Institute for Strategic Studies. 1992. THE MILITARY BALANCE, 1992-1993. London. International Institute for Strategic Studies. [2003 US figures]

International Institute for Strategic Studies. 1993. THE MILITARY BALANCE, 1993-1994. London. International Institute for Strategic Studies. [US bomb yields]

International Institute for Strategic Studies. 1995. THE MILITARY BALANCE, 1995-1996. London. International Institute for Strategic Studies. [rest of data]

Images scanned from SOVIET MILITARY POWER, 1988, 1990-1991.  Dept. of Defense.

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      Official Announcement From The Pakistan Government Web Site
http://www.pak.gov.pk/news-update-1.htm

Pakistan conducts FIVE Nuclear Explosions 
News Posted on 28th May, 1998 at 18:20 hrs PST 

Pakistan has successfully carried out five nuclear tests. Al-Hamdolillah This was announced by the Prime
Minister Mr.Mohammad Nawaz Sharif in his address to the nation over television and radio a short while
ago. 

He said these tests had become imperative keeping in view Indian nuclear tests and threats to Pakistan's
security. He said Pakistan expressed maximum restraint in the face of Indian nuclear threats but the world
reaction over Indian aggressive postures was Luke-warm.

India was not punished for using the nuclear options which endangered peace and security in the region.
Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif in the face of Indian threats we have chosen the path of dignity and
honour. He said the nation will make every sacrifice and uphold its dignity in this hour of trial.

He said the government has decided to adopt massive austerity measures and simplicity to meet the
challenges ahead.

He said all the big government building will now be devoted for the welfare of the people. Mr.
Mohammad Nawaz Sharif said to begin this I have decided to vacate the Prime Minister secretariat for
this noble cause. My decision have the full support of the president of Pakistan, provincial chief ministers,
governors and chiefs of armed forces. He urged the people to contribute generously towards the national
exchequer and pay their taxes honestly. During the course of his speech the Prime Minister Mr.
Mohammad Nawaz Sharif appreciated the support extended by friendly countries in the face of Indian
threats and its nuclear option. He particularly mentioned the support of Pakistan's great friend china for its
steadfast support. The five nuclear tests carried by Pakistan today are the first by Pakistan or any Muslim
country.

The announcement of testing nuclear device was enthusiastically welcomed by people all over the country.
PakisCTBT International Data Centre
Automatic Seismic Monitor Data
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AELs Event Detail for Events 1440477

1998/05/28 10:16:25.6   29.0634N 64.8173E   48 59.4km mb 4.6 SOUTHWESTERN PAKISTAN

EVENT 1440477
   Date       Time       Latitude Longitude    Depth    Ndef Nsta Gap    Mag1  N    Mag2  N    Mag3  N  Author          ID
       rms   OT_Error      Smajor Sminor Az        Err   mdist  Mdist     Err        Err        Err     Quality

1998/05/28 10:16:25.6     29.0634   64.8173     59.4      21   21  57  mb 4.6 19                        IDC_AEL    1440506
      1.10   +-  8.76      21.3   15.3   11    +- 79.5   32.86 141.96   +-1.8                           a i uk

SOUTHWESTERN PAKISTAN
Sta    Dist   EvAz     Phase       Date      Time     TRes  Azim  AzRes  Slow  SRes Def  SNR        Amp   Per   Mag1   Mag2 Arr ID
CMAR   32.86 101.1 a   P       1998/05/28 10:22:54.5   0.6 298.8    8.7   9.9   0.7 TAS  14.4       6.0  0.91 mb 4.3        19334676
CMAR   32.86 101.1 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:23:02.3       303.0   11.5  11.8             8.1       3.4  0.84               19334677
CMAR   32.86 101.1 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:23:43.0       293.2    0.5  10.8             7.1       4.2  0.85               19334679
CMAR   32.86 101.1 a   PcP     1998/05/28 10:25:38.4   1.2 273.4  -25.6   4.4  -0.1       5.4       2.5  0.68               19334680
FINES  41.24 332.9 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:04.7   0.4 129.7    5.9   8.0  -0.2 TAS  75.1       8.2  0.40 mb 4.7        19334648
FINES  41.24 332.9 a   PcP     1998/05/28 10:26:03.4   1.5 120.7   -3.1   6.2   2.9       4.1       3.0  0.50               19334650
BJT    43.16  61.3 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:22.0   1.8 263.7   -8.1   9.4   1.3 TAS   3.1       3.0  0.39 mb 4.2        19334688
GERES  43.46 311.6 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:22.7   0.1  94.8   -6.0   6.8  -0.5 TAS  30.0       3.7  0.65 mb 4.1        19334666
GERES  43.46 311.6 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:24:30.9        90.2  -10.6   6.5             4.8       1.5  0.62               19334671
GERES  43.46 311.6 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:24:44.7       103.7    5.9   5.0             4.5       2.5  0.74               19334672
GERES  43.46 311.6 a   PcP     1998/05/28 10:26:11.3   1.6 120.3   22.5   2.6  -0.7       9.7      11.5  1.05               19334673
HIA    46.00  48.2 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:44.7   1.9 277.6   12.7   6.6  -1.3 TAS  13.0       6.1  0.65 mb 4.3        19334681
HIA    46.00  48.2 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:24:51.7       128.9          2.0             4.2       2.4  0.38               19334682
ARCES  46.32 342.1 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:42.2  -2.7 131.6    1.6   7.5  -0.4 TAS  51.0       6.3  0.49 mb 4.5        19334615
ARCES  46.32 342.1 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:24:59.5       104.9  -22.4   6.7             3.6       1.2  0.45               19334616
ARCES  46.32 342.1 a   PcP     1998/05/28 10:26:17.5  -1.5 128.6   -1.4   3.8   0.3       5.0       2.6  0.69               19334617
NOA    47.54 327.9 a   P       1998/05/28 10:24:54.3  -0.4 107.8    0.6   7.5  -0.3 TAS  29.6       2.5  0.37 mb 4.2        19334690
NOA    47.54 327.9 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:25:06.5       109.0    1.7   7.6             3.5       1.1  0.57               19334692
BGCA   49.86 250.6 a   P       1998/05/28 10:25:13.7   0.7  53.5    0.3   9.1   0.3 TAS 195.8      38.2  0.65 mb 5.1        19334763
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   P       1998/05/28 10:25:32.7  -0.1 268.5   -1.2   7.1  -0.1 TAS  13.6       4.9  0.54 mb 4.4        19334706
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:25:39.7       270.4   -2.1   6.8             5.0       3.1  0.80               19334707
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:25:45.1       255.7  -24.8   7.6             4.5       4.3  0.93               19334708
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:25:50.6       271.8   -0.7   8.0             4.6       2.7  0.59               19334709
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:26:10.6       268.9  -11.6   8.4             4.8       2.2  0.80               19334710
KSAR   52.54  63.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:26:43.2       284.2    3.7   4.2             4.4       3.2  0.65               19334711
ESDC   56.50 300.4 a   P       1998/05/28 10:26:01.7   0.1  68.7    0.2   7.4   0.2 TAS  18.7       4.2  0.78 mb 4.2        19334653
ESDC   56.50 300.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:26:12.2        71.1    1.2   7.3             6.4       3.0  0.93               19334654
ESDC   56.50 300.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:26:58.7        48.5  -29.7   3.4             7.8       1.5  0.50               19334655
MJAR   60.79  62.1 a   P       1998/05/28 10:26:30.8  -0.7 290.9    4.7   9.5   0.6 TAS   6.4       5.2  1.03 mb 4.1        19334646
BOSA   68.71 216.9 a   P       1998/05/28 10:27:22.5  -0.6  56.0   19.2   9.9   3.7 TAS  12.5      11.9  0.91 mb 4.6        19334739
BOSA   68.71 216.9 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:27:28.7        23.3         11.1             3.8       2.8  0.52               19334740
DBIC   69.03 266.0 a   P       1998/05/28 10:27:25.9   0.5  51.2  -10.3   4.3  -1.9 TAS  10.0       8.1  0.74 mb 4.5        19334775
DBIC   69.03 266.0 a   PcP     1998/05/28 10:27:51.3   2.3  47.0          4.6             7.5       5.9  0.52               19334777
WRA    82.86 117.4 a   P       1998/05/28 10:28:42.6  -1.4 311.4   -1.2   4.6   0.0 TAS 129.6      20.8  1.06 mb 4.9        19334702
WRA    82.86 117.4 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:28:54.2       312.1   -0.6   4.4             4.7       2.3  0.96               19334703
ILAR   83.26  13.1 a   P       1998/05/28 10:28:46.1   0.8 317.2   -5.8   4.7   0.5 TAS 106.4       5.6  0.57 mb 4.6        19334665
ILAR   83.26  13.1 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:29:02.7       322.5   -9.9   3.7             5.6       1.9  0.86               19334667
ILAR   83.26  13.1 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:29:12.1       321.5   -1.4   5.7             4.3       1.3  0.68               19334668
ILAR   83.26  13.1 a   PP      1998/05/28 10:31:58.8   2.4 326.0   -6.4   8.3   0.1       7.2       1.3  0.88               19334779
ASAR   84.63 120.7 a   P       1998/05/28 10:28:51.3  -1.6 308.7    2.3   5.2   0.2 TAS 334.4      28.1  0.62 mb 5.2        19334643
ASAR   84.63 120.7 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:29:04.7       312.7    6.3   4.7             5.4       2.7  0.70               19334647
SCHQ   86.70 334.3 a   P       1998/05/28 10:29:02.9   0.2  34.1   -6.9  10.1   5.2 TAS  10.5       4.2  0.64 mb 4.5        19334619
STKA   94.80 123.8 a   P       1998/05/28 10:29:40.4  -0.3 316.5   15.2   4.6   0.0 TAS   7.0       2.5  0.59 mb 4.7        19334660
STKA   94.80 123.8 a   tx      1998/05/28 10:29:45.7       349.2          9.4             4.1       1.4  0.50               19334661
MAW    96.38 180.8 a   P       1998/05/28 10:29:48.1   1.1 342.4  -19.3   6.1   1.6 TAS  26.1      16.6  0.68 mb 5.6        19334697
TXAR  120.90 348.3 a   PKP     1998/05/28 10:35:12.9   1.4 280.0  -30.7   0.0   0.2 TAS  29.9       1.3  0.54               19334725
PLCA  141.96 240.0 a   PKP     1998/05/28 10:35:50.8   0.5 187.3   93.8   5.5   3.7 TAS   7.7       3.9  0.90               19334886
PLCA  141.96       a   PP      1998/05/28 10:38:54.8  -2.2 287.4  193.9   2.7  -3.4       2.9       2.4  0.86               19334888