"Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile development potentially could include ICBMs with the range capable of striking the homeland. Pakistan continues to develop increasingly sophisticated missile technology that provides its military the means to develop missile systems with the capability to strike targets beyond South Asia, and if these trends continue, Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) that would threaten the US."
"Pakistan, alongside China, North Korea and Russia, would probably continue to research, develop, and field delivery systems that will increase their ranges and accuracy, challenge US missile defences, and provide new WMD-use options."
"India-Pakistan relations remain a risk for nuclear conflict. Violence by armed groups can trigger crises, while noting that President Trump's intervention de-escalated the most recent nuclear tensions."
The US Director of National Intelligence presented the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment to the Senate Intelligence Committee, identifying Pakistan alongside Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as countries developing advanced missile systems with nuclear and conventional payloads that could reach US territory. Pakistan specifically is developing increasingly sophisticated ballistic missile technology, potentially including ICBMs capable of striking beyond South Asia. The assessment also categorized Pakistan as a weapons of mass destruction threat, noting continued research into delivery systems with increased range and accuracy. The report highlighted India-Pakistan relations as an enduring security challenge with nuclear conflict risk, referencing incidents like the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir as examples of how armed group violence can trigger regional crises.
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