When India-Pakistan came close to a N-war
After Gen Aslam Beg’s claims about the Pakistani Air Force being ready to attack India’s nuclear facilities in 1990, two US researchers said that Pakistan is ramping up its India-specific nuclear capability. According to them Pakistan has upgraded its nuclear arsenal both “quantitatively (from 60 weapons last year to 70-90 now) and qualitatively — from uranium-base to being plutonium-centric.” This could be a matter of concern for India and the Indian Army Chief said that if the reports are true than Pakistan is crossing the deterrence line. “There is a degree of deterrence for one’s protection, but this is beyond that. They are going well beyond what can be called ‘deterrence.'” Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal has always been directed towards India and it is redundant to say that it is increasing its India specific capacity.
DRDO scientist claims nuclear tests were unsuccessful
The Indian Prime Minister has denied claims that the nuclear tests of 1998 were unsuccessful. He said that “A wrong impression has been given by some scientists which is needless. Kalam has clarified that the tests were successful.”
At the same time, more Indian scientists are supporting K. Sanathanam’s claim about Pokharan II being unsuccessful and India would therefore need more nuclear tests. They are suggesting that India consider its strategic and security options and not join the CTBT under US pressure.
India’s Atomic Energy Commission chief, Anil Kakodkar has said that India does not need to conduct any more nuclear tests as its simulation capabilities are very strong. India has the necessary data and tools to conduct simulated tests successfully.
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