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• Largest Arms Exporter: USA
• Second Largest: Russia
• Third Largest: France
• Main Buyers: Middle East, Europe, Asia
• Main Products: Fighter jets, missiles, defense systems, military technology

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• Pakistan tested Ghauri-II on 14 April 1999 with a range of 1,500 km.
• It also tested Shaheen (Hatf-IV) on 15 April 1999 with a range of 750 km.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Shaheen-III missile has a strike range of up to 2,750 km.
• Type: Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile (SSBM)
• First Test: December 2015
• Developed by: Pakistan’s strategic defense program

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Pakistan's nuclear policy is based on Minimum Credible Deterrence.
• Pakistan became a declared nuclear power on 28 May 1998.
• Location: Chagai Hills, Balochistan
• Purpose: Maintain a credible deterrent against potential threats.

Last verified on 08-06-2026

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The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• “Smiling Buddha” was the codename of India’s first nuclear test.
• India described it as a “peaceful nuclear explosion.”
• Date: 18 May 1974
• Location: Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan
• Prime Minister: Indira Gandhi

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28

It is celebrated  in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests

This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world

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Russian RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

It was successfully tested in May 2026.

Sarmat also known: Satan II

Sarmat first unveiled by Russia in 2018

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Explanation

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026.

In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres.

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Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026